JP7113482B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

A general pachinko game machine representing a game machine acquires numerical information based on winning in a predetermined ball entrance, and stores the numerical information in a RAM within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit. Then, the pachinko game machine starts variable display of the special symbols based on the numerical information for each numerical information, and stops and displays the special symbols indicating whether or not the jackpot is won.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine prereads the numerical information (reserved lottery information) stored in the RAM during the execution period of the jackpot game executed when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot stop mode indicating the winning of the jackpot. However, there is known a technique of performing an effect suggesting that a jackpot will be won (retained consecutive suggestion effect) when there is one that is scheduled to be determined as a jackpot win among them.

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-300003 discloses a technique related to the holding consecutive suggestion effect. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, at the start of a jackpot game, if there is reserved lottery information that is scheduled to be determined as winning a jackpot, or if there is no reserved lottery information that is scheduled to be determined as winning a jackpot. The opening performance is executed in different performance modes. By changing the mode of the opening effect in this way, the player can recognize that the winning of the next big win is confirmed.

JP 2015-157023 A

Like the above-mentioned holding continuous suggestion production, production is performed to create a sense of expectation for the next big win during the execution period of the big win game, but after the end of the big win game, individual holding lottery information We are performing a notice production that shows the degree of expectation at the timing. That is, even if there are a plurality of pieces of reserved lottery information, the timing of the notice effect for each piece of reserved lottery information is the timing of each piece of reserved lottery information, which lacks interest. Therefore, the performance has room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art described above. That is, the object is to provide a game machine capable of storing pending lottery information, and to provide a new production technique for improving interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
a predetermined entrance,
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the ball entering the entrance;
Based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquiring means, a winning judgment means for judging whether or not winning is successful;
production means capable of executing a success/failure determination suggesting effect that suggests the result of the success/failure determination;
a storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
display means capable of displaying a specific display as the ball enters the entrance;
with
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit different from the first hit,
The mode of the specific display includes a first mode and a special mode that suggests that the expectation of winning the winning is higher than the first mode,
The special mode suggests that the expectation of winning the first prize is higher than the expectation of winning the second prize, and corresponds to the first performance mode of the ready-to-win performance in the success judgment suggestion performance. a first special mode, and the first performance mode of the ready-to-win performance in the hit/fail judgment suggestion performance while suggesting that the expectation of winning the second win is higher than the expectation of winning the first win. There is a second special mode corresponding to a different second production mode,
The specific display includes a first specific display corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means and a second specific display corresponding to the result of the suitability determination by the suitability determination means,
The display means is
At least one of the first specific display and the second specific display may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode in the suitability judgment suggestion performance.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, a game machine capable of storing pending lottery information realizes a new performance technique for improving interest.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a partially enlarged front view centering on the second big winning device of the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display devices in the frame A of the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a game control board and peripherals of the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the performance control board and peripheral devices of the pachinko game machine. (A) is a normal symbol determination table, and (B) is a normal symbol type determination table. It is a table which shows the opening mode of an electric chew. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a table showing the opening mode of the big winning opening. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows a game flow. It is a figure which shows the flow (at the time of loss) of the 1st time saving production part. It is a diagram showing the flow of the first time-saving production part (previous announcement in the third stop production design at the time of winning). It is a diagram showing an application example of the flow of the first time-saving production part (first notice in the first stop production design at the time of winning). It is a diagram showing an application example of the flow of the first time-saving production part (first notice in the second stop production design at the time of winning). It is a diagram showing an application example of the flow of the first time-saving production part (first notice in all production patterns at the time of winning). It is a hit time production selection table in the first time reduction production part. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 2nd time reduction production part. FIG. 11 is a selection table of pending icons; FIG. It is a figure which shows the application example (the said fluctuation|variation icon also changes) of the flow of a 2nd time reduction production|presentation part. It is a figure which shows the application example (with no pending|holding icon change) of the flow of a 2nd time saving production part. It is an execution selection table of pending icon all-at-once change effect. It is a figure which shows the application example (continuous jackpot) of the flow of a 2nd time reduction production part. It is a figure which shows the application example of the flow of the 2nd time reduction production|presentation part (big hit by all suspension). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the holding|maintenance icon and production|presentation in non-time-saving remaining holding|maintenance exclusive production. It is a figure which shows the application example (several jackpots) of non-time-saving remaining reservation exclusive production. It is a figure which shows the application example (special scenario) of non-time-saving remaining reservation exclusive production. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the game side start-up process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the game side timer interrupt processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure of sensor detection processing in the game control board. It is a figure which shows a start prize-winning command determination table. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of normal operation processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of normal symbol standby processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of normal symbol determination processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure of processing during normal symbol fluctuation in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the normal design determination process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the auxiliary game process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure of special action processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special symbol standby process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the jackpot determination process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of processing during special symbol fluctuation in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special design decision processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the game state management process in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the jackpot game processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure (Part 1) of small winning game processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure (part 2) of small winning game processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing a procedure of distribution operation processing in the game control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the effect side start-up process in the effect control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the production side 2ms timer interrupt processing in the production control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the production side 10ms timer interrupt processing in the production control board. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of the production side received command analysis processing in the production control board.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be described by matching the vertical direction and horizontal direction seen from the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

A pachinko game machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 2 and a game board 1 mounted inside the game machine frame 2, as shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a handle 72k for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 34 for storing game balls, and a game ball that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 34. A surplus ball tray (lower tray) 35 for storing balls is provided. The game machine frame 2 is also provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during effects executed as the game progresses. The game machine frame 2 is provided with a frame lamp 53 and a speaker 52 for decoration.

The game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by an outer rail 62 or an inner rail 63 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, in the game area 6, a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls are protruded.

An image display device 50 including a liquid crystal panel is provided near the center of the game area 6 . Furthermore, a center decoration 61 is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . A stage 61 s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 is formed in the lower part of the center decorative body 61 . Also, on the left side of the center decorative body 61, there is provided a warp portion 61w that allows game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration 61, an upper decoration 31 representing characters, figures, etc. is arranged.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The first starting opening 11 is also called a first starting winning opening or a fixed entrance. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11, a second starting winning device (so-called electric chew) 12D having the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also called a second starting winning opening or a variable entrance. The winning of the game ball into the second starting port 12 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like). In the following description, the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 may be collectively referred to as starting ports.

The electric chew 12D has an electric chew opening/closing member (movable member) 12k that can move back and forth, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by operating the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. A game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open position (that is, when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state). That is, when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position (that is, when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is closed), the game ball cannot enter. It should be noted that the second starting port 12 is only required to be variable in the ease with which a game ball can enter. As long as it makes the ball difficult, it may not be completely impossible to enter the ball when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position.

Also, on the right side of the first starting hole 11 in the game area 6, a first big winning device (normal attacker, normal AT) 14D having the first big winning hole 14 is provided. The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that changes between an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize winning port 14 by operating the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open position (that is, in the open state).

In addition, above the first big prize opening 14 (lower right part of the center decoration 61) in the game area 6, a second big prize winning device (special attacker, special AT) 15D having the second big prize opening 15 is provided. It is The second big prize winning device 15D has a VAT opening/closing member 15k that changes between an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big prize opening 15 by operating the VAT opening/closing member 15k. A game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15 only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open position (that is, in the open state). In the following description, the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 may be collectively referred to as the big prize opening.

Inside the second big prize winning device 15D, as shown in FIG. is formed. In addition, in the second big winning device 15D, a second big winning hole sensor 15a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second big winning hole 15 is located upstream of the branch point between the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17. are distributed. A specific area sensor 16a for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 16 is arranged in the specific area 16. As shown in FIG. A non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 17 is arranged in the non-specific area 17. As shown in FIG. In addition, the second big winning device 15D has a distribution member 16k that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second big winning hole 15 to either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. FIG. In addition, the distribution member 16k changes to a first state (passage permitted state) in which game balls are distributed to the specific region 16 and a second state (passage prevention state) in which game balls are distributed to the non-specific region 17. .

As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, when the distribution member 16k is in the pass-allowing state, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 passes through the detection position of the second large winning opening sensor 15a. , passes through the specific region 16 . The route of this game ball is called a first route. Further, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 2, when the distribution member 16k is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 is after passing the detection position of the second big winning hole sensor 15a. , rolls on the sorting member 16k and passes through the non-specific area 17. As shown in FIG. This game ball route is called a second route.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, passage of a game ball to the specific area 16 is a trigger for executing a jackpot game. In other words, in this embodiment, whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 is also used to determine whether or not the big hit is successful. A jackpot won by lottery of special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) is called a type 1 jackpot. A jackpot won by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 is called a second jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the center decoration 61 in the game area 6, a first gate 13L through which game balls can pass is provided, and on the right side of the center decoration 61 in the game area 6 is provided with a second gate 13R through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 13L and the passage of the game ball to the second gate 13R is the acquisition of a normal symbol lottery (that is, a normal symbol random number (hit random number) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D). and judgment). In the following description, the first gate 13L and the second gate 13R may be collectively referred to as the gate 13.

Further, a general prize winning opening 10 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 6 and to the right of the second starting opening 12 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

As described above, the game area 6 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area (first game area) 6L and a right game area (second game area) 6R on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow in which the game ball can flow when the game is played with the right hand. The path is called a second flow path R2.

A first gate 13L, a first starting port 11, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to pass through the first gate 13L and to enter the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a second gate 13R, a second big winning device 15D, a first big winning device 14D, an electric tube 12D, and an outlet 19 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby passing through the second gate 13R, winning the second starting hole 12 related to the electric chew 12D, and entering the second big winning hole 15. Aim to win a prize (pass through the specific area 16) or win a prize to the first big prize opening 14. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game pegs are arranged so that the game ball that has flowed down the second flow path R2 hardly enters the first start hole 11. FIG.

A display device 8 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 1 . The indicators 8 include a first special symbol indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (special symbol 1), a second special symbol indicator 81b that variably displays the second special symbol (special symbol 2), and , a normal pattern display 82 for variably displaying a normal pattern (normal pattern) is included. In addition, the display device 8 includes a first special figure reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of memory of the operation reservation (first special figure reservation, special figure 1 reservation) of the first special figure display 81a, second special figure display 2nd special figure suspension indicator 83b that displays the number of storage of operation suspension (second special figure suspension, special figure 2 suspension) of device 81b, and normal figure that displays the number of storage of operation suspension of general figure display 82 A hold indicator 84 is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the special symbol. Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83.

A special symbol display device 81 notifies the result of a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning a prize to a starting port by variably displaying (variable display) a special pattern (identification information) and then stop-displaying it. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 opens the first big winning port 14 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. A jackpot game is played. Further, when the stop pattern is a special pattern (small winning pattern) of a predetermined small winning stopping mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 is the second big prize in the opening pattern according to the type of the small winning pattern stopped and displayed. A small winning game is performed to open the mouth 15.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big winning game or the small winning game will be described later.

The first special figure display device 81a and the second special figure display device 81b are each composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and display a special pattern according to the result of the jackpot lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. . For example, if you win a jackpot (one of multiple types of jackpot patterns), you can say "○○●●○○●●" (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, 5 from the left. , the sixth LED lights up to display the jackpot symbol. Also, if you win a small win (one of multiple types of small win patterns), you will receive a small prize with the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left lit like "●●●●○○●●". Display the winning pattern. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. This is a mode in which the LED lights up. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific mode).

The pachinko game machine PY1 acquires various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers for the winning when a game ball enters the starting hole, and temporarily stores the values of the various random numbers (determination information). A storage area for storing these various random numbers is referred to as a special figure reservation storage unit 105 . Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a as the first special figure reservation (reservation of special figure 1), even if it is a prize to the second start opening 12 For example, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b as a second special figure reservation (reservation of special figure 2). The number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105 has an upper limit. The special figure reservation storage unit 105b is also "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the special symbols based on other jackpot random numbers Even if a prize is won during the execution of variable display of symbols or during the execution of a special game (jackpot game or small prize game), the right to win a jackpot lottery for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. It is possible.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 83a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure reservation indicator 83b is also composed of four LEDs. Each special figure reservation indicator 83 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (a normal pattern in a predetermined stop mode, i.e., a normal hit pattern), the type of the stop-displayed normal hit pattern and the release according to the current game state. An auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (activating the electric chew 12D) is performed in a pattern. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

The normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, three LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning pattern is displayed. There are multiple types of normal winning patterns in this form. For example, if you win (one of multiple types of winning patterns), the first and second LEDs from the left light up like "○○●" (○: lit, ●: unlit). Display the normal pattern. When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●●●", in which both LEDs are extinguished. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific mode).

When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires normal symbol random numbers and the like for the passage, and temporarily stores the values of these various random numbers (determination information) as normal symbol suspension. . A storage area for storing the various random numbers is referred to as a general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . The normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 regardless of whether it passes through the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit number (also referred to as the upper limit) in the present embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal per random number corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols based on other normal winning random numbers, Even if a game ball passes through the gate 13 during the execution of the auxiliary game, the right of normal winning lottery for the passage can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . The general map holding indicator 84 is composed of four LEDs. The normal map hold indicator 84 displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, variations of decorative symbols (effect symbols) EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the special symbols. There is a production pattern display area for display. The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left pattern display area displays a left performance pattern EZ1, a middle pattern display area displays a medium performance pattern EZ2, and a right pattern display area displays a right performance pattern EZ3. Each of the performance symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 clearly displays the result of the variable display of the first special symbol to the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) by combining the left, middle and right performance symbols. In the following explanation, the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 may be collectively referred to as the effect pattern EZ.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a separate pattern such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. The position of the pattern display area may not be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily change the combination of the performance symbols EZ to be stop-displayed according to each lottery result.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as variable effect) using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. It is displayed on the part 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

In addition, in the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, a first pending icon display area for displaying the first pending icon HA1 according to the number of storage of the first special pending, and a and a second pending icon display area for displaying a second pending icon HA2. By the display of the first pending icon HA1 and the second pending icon HA2, the number of memories of the first special symbol pending displayed on the first special symbol pending indicator 83a and the number displayed by the second special symbol pending indicator 83b It is possible to show the number of memories of the second special figure reservation to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In the following description, the first pending icon HA1 and the second pending icon HA2 may be collectively referred to as the pending icon HA.

2. Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100, an effect control board 120, and a payout control board 170. - 特許庁The game control board 100 mainly performs control related to game profit, such as various lotteries such as big hits, transition of game states, and the like. The effect control board 120 performs control related to effects mainly executed in accordance with the progress of the game, such as display of the image display device 50, lighting of various lamps, sound output, and the like. The payout control board 170 controls the payout of game balls.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 controls power supply to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, the image control board 140, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. do.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when power is not supplied from the outside to the pachinko game machine PY1, that is, when the main power supply is off or a power failure occurs, the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, etc. It supplies the power necessary to hold information. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 or the like of the game control board 100 is temporarily held while power can be supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 even when power is not supplied from the outside to the pachinko game machine PY1. be done. A dedicated backup power supply circuit may be provided for each control board. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By operating the power switch 191, the main power is turned on and off.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. Hereinafter, the one-chip microcomputer for game control is referred to as the microcomputer 101 for game control. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, etc., a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in the . The game control microcomputer 101 transmits or receives data to or from another board or the like via a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 . The game I/O port 118 may be built in the game control microcomputer 101 . Also, the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

The game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 for storing various random numbers relating to special figure suspension and a general figure suspension storage unit 106 for storing various random numbers relating to normal figure suspension. In addition, in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a that stores various random numbers related to the special figure reservation of the special figure 1, and the second special that stores various random numbers related to the special figure reservation of the special figure 2 A drawing reservation storage unit 105b is provided.

Various sensors and solenoids are electrically connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 172 . Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a first gate sensor 13La, a second gate sensor 13Ra, a first big winning opening sensor 14a, a second big winning opening sensor 15a, There are a specific area sensor 16a, a non-specific area sensor 17a, and a general winning hole sensor 10a.

The first starting port sensor 11a is provided directly under the first starting port 11 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. Output a changing signal. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided directly under the second starting port 12 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. Output a changing signal. The first gate sensor 13La is provided in a passage area immediately below the first gate 13L, and outputs a signal for detecting passage of a game ball. The second gate sensor 13Ra is provided in the passage area immediately below the second gate 13R, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball.

The first big winning hole sensor 14a is provided directly under the first big winning hole 14 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the first big winning hole 14. Outputs a signal whose output value changes. The second big winning hole sensor 15a is provided directly under the second big winning hole 15 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the second big winning hole 15 Outputs a signal whose output value changes.

The specific area sensor 16a is positioned within the specific area 16 and outputs a signal for detecting passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the specific area 16. The non-specific area sensor 17a is positioned within the non-specific area 17 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. Output. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided directly under each general winning hole 10 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value changes when the game ball passes through each general winning hole 10. output a signal to

Further, the solenoids include an electric tuning solenoid 12s, a normal AT solenoid 14s, a VAT solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The normal AT solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The VAT solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the second big winning device 15D.

In addition, the game control board 100 includes a first special figure indicator 81a, a second special figure indicator 81b, a general figure indicator 82, a first special figure reservation indicator 83a, a second special figure reservation indicator 83b, and A normal map holding display 84 is electrically connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives various signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. Specifically, the payout control board 170 is electrically connected to the payout device 73 and the card unit CU. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Also, the ejection device 72 is electrically connected to the payout control board 170 via the ejection control board 175 .

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 on the basis of a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the card unit CU electrically connected to the pachinko game machine PY1. 73 is made to put out prize balls, or the putting out device 73 is made to put out rental balls. Prize balls to be paid out or rented balls are controlled by a signal from a payout sensor 73a for counting them.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning to the first start port 11 is three balls, and the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning to the second start port 12 is two balls. Also, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning to the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is 13 balls, and the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning to the general winning hole 10 is 3 balls. These numbers of prize balls are examples, and may be selected as appropriate.

The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k, a firing solenoid 72s, a touch switch 72a, and a firing volume 72b. When the player operates the handle 72k of the firing device 72, a signal indicating that the handle 72k has been touched is output from the touch switch 72a to the firing control board 175, and the amount of rotation of the handle 72k is determined from the firing volume 72b. A signal corresponding to is output to the launch control board 175 . The shooting control board 175 drives the shooting solenoid 72s, and based on various signals input from the shooting device 72, controls the shooting device so that the game ball is shot with an appropriate strength or is not shot. 72.

Also, a RAM clear switch 119 is connected to the game control board 100 . The RAM clear switch 119 is attached to the game control board 100 and arranged on the rear surface of the pachinko game machine PY1. That is, the RAM clear switch 119 is normally located at a position that is invisible to the player on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and cannot be operated by the player. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 119 is usually operated by hall staff. The pachinko game machine PY1 initializes the game RAM 104 when it is started with the RAM clear switch 119 pressed. As a result, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is lost.

Also, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . Communication between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is unidirectional communication in which only commands can be transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120, a unidirectional control circuit using, for example, a diode is interposed as communication direction control means.

Also, an external output terminal board 173 is connected to the game control board 100 . The external output terminal board 173 outputs various signals based on the signals received from the game control microcomputer 101 to external devices arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1 such as the data display DH and the hall computer HC. Specifically, the external output terminal plate 173 is provided with a plurality of channels (CN) for external output. The connector corresponding to each channel (CN) and the connector on the data display DH side are connected by cables. Each connector outputs one signal to the outside. In the external output terminal board 173, for example, a jackpot count signal indicating that a jackpot has been won, a signal indicating the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1, a frame open signal indicating that the game machine frame 2 is open, a predetermined number ( For example, a signal indicating that 10 prize balls have been won and a security signal indicating that an unexpected prize has been won are output from different channels.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control that controls the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. Hereinafter, the production control one-chip microcomputer is referred to as the production control microcomputer 121 . The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A production CPU 122 is included. The production control microcomputer 121 transmits or receives data to or from other boards or the like via an I/O port 138 for production. The effect I/O port 138 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 121 . Also, the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 is provided with a starting prize winning command pending storage unit 125 for storing a starting prize winning command including pending lottery information. The reservation lottery information includes information based on each random number stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 of the game control board 100 . The start winning command pending storage unit 125 further stores a first start winning command pending storage unit 125a for storing a first start winning command based on the first special figure pending and a second start winning command based on the second special figure pending. A second start winning command pending storage unit 125b is provided.

Specifically, the first start winning command reserve storage unit 125a and the second start win prize command reserve storage unit 125b are each provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure reserve. In the pachinko game machine PY1, four storage areas are provided in the first start winning command holding storage unit 125a according to the upper limit number of special figure holding, and four storage areas are provided in the second start winning command holding storage unit 125b. is provided. Furthermore, each storage area is provided with a plurality of small areas. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine PY1, a starting winning command specified based on the winning of the starting opening, data indicating the display mode of the pending icon HA, and a reception counter value counted up each time a starting winning command is received. and are stored in each small area.

Also, the effect control board 120 is electrically connected to an image control board 140 , a character object lamp control board 162 , and an audio control circuit 161 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 142 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image RAM 144 of the image control board 140 is a memory in which image data is developed. The image ROM 143 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50. Image data such as the pending icon HA is stored. The image CPU 142 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 143 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the read image data is displayed on the image display device 50 .

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs voice control for outputting voice, music, effect sound, etc. to the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Specifically, acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . Note that the audio data may be stored in the audio control circuit 161 . Alternatively, the image control board 140 may be electrically connected to the speaker 52 or the audio control circuit 161 to allow the image control board 140 to perform audio control. In this case, the image control board 140 may store the acoustic data.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of each lamp such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 via the character product lamp control board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 uses the data stored in the production ROM 123 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and sends the light emission pattern data to the character product lamp control board 162. Send. The accessory lamp control board 162 that has received the light emission pattern data performs light emission control of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the decoration movable body 55k electrically connected to the character article lamp control board 162 via the movable body relay board 163 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 uses the data stored in the production ROM 123 to create operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 55k, and sends the operation pattern data to the accessory lamp control board. 162. The accessory lamp control board 162 that has received the operation pattern data controls the operation of the decorative movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data.

Note that a CPU may be mounted on the accessory lamp control board 162 . In that case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of each lamp such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and to control the operation of the decoration movable body 55k. Furthermore, in that case, a ROM may be mounted on the accessory lamp control board 162, and data used to create light emission pattern data and data used to create operation pattern data may be stored in the ROM.

In addition, the production control board 120 is electrically connected to the production button detection sensor 40a, the production button vibration motor 40m, the production button rising solenoid 40s, and the select button detection sensor 42a. The production button detection sensor 40a is a detection sensor corresponding to the production button 40k. Therefore, when the effect button 40k is pressed, a signal relating to the effect button 40k is output from the effect button detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. FIG. Based on the signal output from the effect button detection sensor 40a, the effect control board 120 can determine whether or not the effect button 40k has been pressed. The effect button vibration motor 40m is a motor incorporated in the effect button 40k for vibrating the effect button 40k. The effect button rising solenoid 40s is a solenoid for vertically displacing the effect button 40k. Also, the select button detection sensor 42a is a detection sensor corresponding to the select button 42k. Similar to the effect button 40k, the effect control board 120 can determine whether the select button 42k has been pressed based on the signal output from the select button detection sensor 42a.

3. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The game state includes a normal game state (non-time saving state) and a time saving state. In the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is activated. The variation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is a function in which the average variation time of the normal symbols is shorter than in the non-time saving state.

The fluctuation time of the normal design differs depending on the determination result of the normal design lottery. The pachinko game machine PY1 acquires two random numbers, a normal pattern random number (hit random number) and a normal pattern per type random number, according to the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. - 特許庁The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for operating the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, if the number is 1 to 65236, it is determined as a normal hit, and otherwise, it is determined as a loss. In other words, in the normal symbol lottery, it is determined as a normal hit with a very high probability of 99.5%.

In addition, the type random number per normal pattern is a random number for determining the type of normal per pattern. Type random number per general figure takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6(B), there are multiple types of normal per pattern types when winning per normal, and if the game state is a non-time saving state, if it is 0 to 19, it is a non-time saving normal pattern It is determined as A, if it is 20 to 39, it is determined as a non-time-saving normal pattern B, if it is 40-59, it is determined as a non-time-saving normal pattern C, If it is 60-79, it is determined as a non-time-saving normal pattern D, If it is 80 to 99, it is determined as a non-time-saving normal symbol E. On the other hand, if the game state is a time saving state, if it is 0 to 19, it is determined as a time saving normal symbol A, if it is 20 to 39, it is determined as a time saving normal symbol B, and if it is 40 to 59, it is determined as a time saving normal symbol C. If it is 60 to 79, it is determined as a time saving normal symbol D, and if it is 80 to 99, it is determined as a time saving normal symbol E.

The variation time of the normal design differs depending on the type of the normal winning design. That is, if the gaming state is a non-time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), when the non-time-saving normal symbol A is elected, the fluctuation time is set to 4900 ms, and the non-time-saving normal symbol B is elected. In the case, the variable time is set to 6100 ms, and when the non-time-saving normal pattern C is elected, the variable time is set to 7100 ms, and when the non-time-saving normal pattern D is elected, the variable time is set to 7800 ms. When the time-saving normal symbol E is won, the variable time is set to 8500 ms. In addition, if it is a loss, the variation time is set to 1000 ms.

On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state, the variation time is set to 1100 ms when the time-saving normal pattern A is won, and the variation time is set to 1120 ms when the time-saving normal pattern B is won, and the time-saving normal pattern is set. When C is won, the variable time is set to 1140 ms, when the time-saving normal pattern D is won, the variable time is set to 1160 ms, and when the time-saving normal pattern E is won, the variable time is set to 1180 ms. be. In addition, when it is a loss, the variation time is set to 600 ms. That is, when a normal win is won in the time-saving state, the variation time of the normal pattern is shorter than when a normal win is won in the non-time-saving state, regardless of the type of normal winning pattern. Similarly, in the case of losing, in the case of losing in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is short compared to the case of losing in the non-time saving state. It should be noted that the stop time of the normal design is 500 ms, similarly to the non-time saving state, regardless of the determination result of the normal design lottery.

In addition, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D are activated. The opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is a function in which the average opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Also, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is a function in which the number of openings of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the non-time-saving state, the total opening time is set to an extremely short opening time of 32 ms once. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the open time is set to 2752 ms twice, that is, the total open time is set to 5504 ms. That is, when a normal win is won in the time saving state, the total opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer and the number of times of opening is larger than when a normal win is won in the non-time saving state.

In the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening number increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating, the second The second starting port 12 is frequently opened, and the game balls frequently enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated (that is, time-saving state) is also called a "high-based state", and the state that these functions are not activated (that is, non-time-saving state) is also called a "low-based state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability variation function of the normal diagram indicator 82 may be activated. That is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state may be set relatively high.

Moreover, the time saving state does not have to operate all the functions described above. That is, operation of one or more of the variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82, the open time extension function of the electric chew 12D, the probability change function of the normal map display 82, and the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the game balls enter the second starting port 12 more easily than when the function is not activated.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. The time-saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbols of the upper limit number of execution times (number of times of time-saving) set according to the type of the winning special symbol is executed, or when a jackpot game is executed.

In the time-saving state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R by striking to the right. The second start port 12 is easier to open than in the non-time saving state due to electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start port 12 than to win the first start port 11. is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 13R, which triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, the game can proceed advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L by striking to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, the electric chew 12D is less likely to be opened than in the time saving state, and winning the first starting port 11 is easier than winning the second starting port 12. because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal game state (non-time-saving state).

4. Description of Big Wins and Small Wins In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the results of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery) include "big win", "small win" and "lose". At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "small winning", "small winning design" is stop-displayed on the special figure display device 81. - 特許庁At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol".

When a jackpot is won in the special pattern lottery, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes a ``jackpot game'' for opening the first big prize winning port 14 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot pattern. When a small win is won, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes a "small win game" for opening the second big winning hole 15 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed small win symbol. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 16 in the second big winning hole 15 during execution of the small winning game, the first big winning hole 14 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning small winning pattern. A "jackpot game" to be opened is executed. A jackpot game that is executed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot winning is called a "first kind jackpot game". In addition, a jackpot game executed based on passing through the specific area 16 is referred to as a "second type jackpot game". Moreover, a big hit game and a small hit game are generically called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

In addition, in this form, the small winning game is a small winning opening game that opens the second big winning opening 15, the opening (interval before opening) before the small winning opening game starts, and the small winning opening game ends. and the ending after closing (interval after closing).

The pachinko game machine PY1 acquires four random numbers, ie, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number, according to the winning in the starting hole. Judgment of the jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot random number, and judgment of the type of winning win is performed based on the jackpot type random number. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, if it is 10001 to 10256, it is determined as a big hit. That is, in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot is determined with a probability of 1/256. The probability of a big hit is the same whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery with the second special symbol, a small hit is won in addition to the jackpot. Specifically, if it is 30001 to 41244, it is determined as a small hit. That is, in the jackpot lottery with the second special symbol, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of 1/5.82. Anything other than these is determined to be a failure.

Also, the jackpot type random number is a random number for determining the type of special symbol when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a small hit. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(B), when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery with the first special pattern, if it is 0 to 4, it is determined as a 9R short time 4 times jackpot pattern, and if it is 5 to 99 It is determined to be a 4R time-saving one-time jackpot design. Also, if the big hit is won in the jackpot lottery with the second special pattern, if it is 0 to 19, it will be determined as a 16R time-saving 4-times jackpot pattern, and if it is 20-59, it will be determined as a 9R time-saving 4 times jackpot pattern, and 60. If it is ~ 99, it is determined as a 5R time saving 4 times big hit pattern. Also, if you win a small hit in the jackpot lottery with the second special pattern, if it is 0 to 19, it will be determined as a 15R short time 4 times small winning pattern, and if it is 20 to 59, it will be determined as an 8R short 4 times small winning pattern. If it is 60 to 99, it is determined as a 4R short time 4 times small winning pattern.

Each jackpot pattern has a different number of rounds for each type of special pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, 9R if the 9R time saving 4 times jackpot pattern is 9R, 4R time saving 1 time jackpot pattern is 4R, 16R time saving 4 times jackpot pattern is 16R, 5R time saving 4 times jackpot pattern. If there is, it will be 5R. The number of opening times of the first big winning opening 14 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 25.0 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when each jackpot symbol is won is a time-saving state.

On the other hand, depending on the type of jackpot pattern that has been elected, the set number of times of time saving differs. The number of times of time saving is the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state. The number of times of time reduction is the number of times of time reduction (first number of times of reduction), which only covers the number of times of fluctuation of special figure 1 (first special pattern), and the number of times of reduction of time of special figure 2 (second special pattern). There is a number of times (second time saving number of times). When it is controlled to the time saving state, these two types of time saving times are set. Specifically, if a big hit is won in the jackpot lottery with the first special pattern, the first number of time reductions is 5, and the second number of time reductions is 4 if it is a 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot pattern, and a 4R time reduction 1 time jackpot. If it is a design, it is 1. In addition, when a big win is won in the jackpot lottery with the second special pattern, the first number of times of time saving is 8 and the second number of times of time saving is 4 regardless of the big win pattern. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbols in the time saving state satisfies one of the two types of time saving numbers, the game state is shifted from the time saving state to the non-time saving state.

It should be noted that the time-saving state is a gaming state assuming that the game is played with a right-handed stroke, and furthermore, the variation of the second special symbol (special figure 2) based on the winning of the second start port 12 is the first special symbol ( It is executed with priority over special figure 1). Therefore, of the two types of times of time saving described above, the second number of times of time saving is likely to trigger the termination of the time saving state. The first time-saving number of times is set to guarantee the variation of the special figure 2 for the prescribed number of times even if the variation of the special figure 1 is executed in the time-saving state as an irregular case. For this reason, the first time saving frequency is basically set to a larger value than the second time saving frequency.

In the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is easy to operate, and it is easy to save the second special symbol reservation during the fluctuation of the special symbol. Therefore, for example, if the number of times of time saving is set to "1", 5 times of change display, 1 time change display in time saving state and 4 times change display for up to 4 special figures pending will be That is, the jackpot lottery of special figure 2 can be performed at least once and at most five times. Also, if the second time saving number is set to "4", a maximum of 8 times of fluctuation display, 4 times of fluctuation display in the time saving state, and 4 times of fluctuation display for up to 4 special figures pending is done. That is, the jackpot lottery of the special figure 2 can be performed at least four times and at most eight times.

Also, as a result of the jackpot lottery, when a small win is won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a small win game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened once, as shown in FIG. When the game ball enters the second big winning port 15 opened by the small winning game and passes through the specific area 16 in the second big winning device 15D, the big winning is won, and then the second big winning game is won. A jackpot game (second type jackpot game) for opening the first prize winning port 14 is executed. In other words, the winning of a small win is a trigger for a two-type big win on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 16, and the small win is included in the possibility of winning a big win. When the jackpot game based on the two types of jackpots is executed, the opening of the second big prize winning port 15 as the small prize game corresponds to the 1Rth. In addition, if there is no passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 in the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed. Also, during one round of the big winning game or during the small winning game, the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times.

All the small wins won in the pachinko game machine PY1 are small wins with a very high possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 16 (also called V passage). That is, while the second large winning opening 15 in the small winning game is open, the distribution member 16k is arranged in a pass-allowing state, and the game ball enters the second large winning opening 15, so that the specific area 16 also passes. It is possible. Therefore, when a small win is won, the second kind of big win game is executed as long as the player is playing a normal game. In addition, a small win with a low probability of passing V may be provided as the small win to be won. Whether or not V passage is possible during execution of the small winning game is determined by the operating pattern of the distribution member 16k and the opening pattern of the VAT opening/closing member 15k.

In the two-type jackpot game, the first jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. Specifically, the number of rounds differs for each type of small hit pattern. is 4R. The number of opening times of the first big winning opening 14 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 25.0 seconds. The game state after the two-kind big winning game when each small winning symbol is won is also the time saving state. Then, the number of times of time saving to be set is "4" for any small winning pattern.

Among the random numbers acquired according to the winning of the starting gate, the reach random number determines whether or not to generate a reach in the effect symbol variation effect that indicates the result when the result of the success/failure determination is lost. Random number. Reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols EZ that is variably displayed remains. It is a state (for example, a state of "7↓7") which is a combination of performance symbols EZ indicating a jackpot winning. Note that the effect symbol EZ displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if it is slightly swaying within the display section 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-127. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(C), if the gaming state is a non-time-saving state, it is determined that there is a reach from 0 to 13, and if not, it is determined that there is no reach. On the other hand, if the game state is a time saving state, it is determined that there is a reach from 0 to 5, and otherwise it is determined that there is no reach.

In addition, among the random numbers obtained according to the winning of the starting port, the variation pattern random number includes the variation time of the special symbol (from the start of the variation display to the stop, that is, the time until the display result is derived). It is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-127. FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between variation pattern random numbers and variation patterns. In this form, depending on the variation pattern, the length of the variation time of the special symbol and the mode in which the ready-to-win effect is performed are determined. In addition, there are "normal reach" and "super reach (SP reach)", which has a longer performance time than normal reach, as aspects of the reach effect included in the variation pattern. As for the ready-to-win effect, the fluctuation pattern random numbers are assigned so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher in the "SP reach" than in the "normal reach". In this form, SP reach is carried out progressively through normal reach. In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number, the type of the special symbol, whether it is a time saving state or a non-time saving state, and the lottery result of the jackpot or reach.

5. Game Flow The game flow of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko game machine PY1, there are three stages of a game, that is, a normal stage, a jackpot game stage, and a chance stage. In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 has an effect part determined at each stage. The stage of the game when the pachinko game machine PY1 is started is normal.

The normal state in the game stage is the state in which the jackpot has not been won or the state after the chance period has ended. In this normal time, the player aims at winning the first starting port 11 and aims at winning the jackpot by the lottery of the special figure 1.例文帳に追加Also, during normal times, the game state is a non-time-saving state, and even if a normal win is won, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is extremely short (see FIG. 7), and the winning of the second start port 12 is expected. Can not. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 instructs to hit left.

Also, the production part at the normal time becomes the normal production part. In the normal performance part, various performances are performed during the variable display of the special symbols, such as performance symbol variation performance, normal reach performance, SP reach performance, advance notice performance suggesting the degree of expectation of the big win.

When a jackpot is won in the normal time, the game stage shifts to the jackpot game. During the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot game and appropriately opens the first jackpot 14 (see FIG. 9). The number of rounds associated with the opening of the first big winning hole 14 varies depending on the type of jackpot won. In this form, there are two types of special figure 1 jackpots: 9R time saving 4 times jackpot and 4R time saving 1 time jackpot. The one-time jackpot is 95% (see FIG. 8(B)). That is, in the pachinko game machine PY1, most of the special figure 1 jackpots, which are the first jackpots, are 4R time-saving one-time jackpots.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the first big winning hole 14 is provided in the right game area 6R. Therefore, at the time of the jackpot game, the player is instructed to hit to the right. In addition, the game state is a non-time-saving state even during the jackpot game, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D is extremely short even in the case of winning a normal win, and the winning to the second start port 12 cannot be expected.

Also, the production part at the time of the big win game becomes the big win production part. In the jackpot performance part, according to the estimated time of the jackpot game (number of rounds), various effects are performed until the jackpot game ends, such as an explanation of characters appearing, a game explanation after the jackpot game, and the like. In addition, in the jackpot production part when winning the 9R time-saving 4-time jackpot, at the beginning of the jackpot game, an effect is performed that does not determine the type of the winning jackpot, and by the end of the 4th round, the 9R time-saving 4-time jackpot is won. A promotion effect may be performed to notify that the player has completed the game.

When the jackpot game ends, the stage of the game shifts to the chance. That is, in the present embodiment, since at least one time-saving number of times is provided even when any jackpot is won, the game state always shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the number of time reductions is given four times in the 9R time reduction four times jackpot and once in the 4R time reduction one time jackpot (see FIG. 9). When a type of jackpot is provided in which the number of times of time saving after the jackpot game is 0, when the jackpot is won, the game state does not change even after the jackpot game, and remains in the non-time-saving state. In this case, after the jackpot game, the game stage returns to normal.

In addition, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D when winning is normally longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 7). In addition, the right game area 6R has a configuration in which it is easier to aim at the electric chew 12D than in the left game area 6L due to the arrangement of game nails, stages, and the like. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 instructs to hit to the right even when there is a chance.

The winning probability of the jackpot in the special figure 2 is about 1/256 as in the special figure 1 (see FIG. 8(A)). On the other hand, in special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning a small hit, and the probability of winning a small hit in special figure 2 is about 1/5.82. In other words, the probability of winning a small win is extremely high compared to the probability of winning a big win. In addition, when a small win is won, the pachinko game machine PY1 opens the second big winning hole 15 for a maximum of 25 seconds in the first round, and furthermore, the period during which the second big winning hole 15 is open in the small winning game. Then, the distribution member 16k is moved to the position of the passage permission state so that the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 becomes possible. As a result, the game ball can pass through the specific area 16 as long as the player plays the game according to the instruction to hit to the right (that is, continues to hit to the right). The pachinko game machine PY1 executes two types of jackpots when the game balls pass through the specific area 16.例文帳に追加

The pachinko game machine PY1 executes a big win game again when a big win is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 or when a game ball passes through a specific area 16 after winning a small win. That is, the stage of the game shifts again to the jackpot game. The number of rounds of the jackpot game at this time differs depending on the type of the jackpot or the type of the minor hit won (see FIGS. 8(B) and 9). After the end of the jackpot game, the game stage returns to the time of the chance, but the number of times of time reduction at that time also differs depending on the type of the jackpot or the type of the small win won.

On the other hand, when the lottery for the predetermined number of times of time saving is performed and neither the big win nor the small win is won, the game state shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. However, even if the game state shifts to the non-time saving state, if the special figure 2 is still reserved, the chance time is continued and the remaining special figure 2 is canceled. In the pachinko game machine PY1, as a dedicated performance for completing the suspension of the remaining special figure 2, a non-time-saving remaining suspension exclusive performance is performed. After shifting to the non-time-saving state, even if the remaining special figure 2 is completely held, if neither the big win nor the small win is won, the game stage returns to the normal time. Incidentally, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 even if a small win is won, the game stage returns to the normal state. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 after winning the big win or winning the small win while holding the remaining special figure 2, the big win game is executed again. That is, the stage of the game returns to the jackpot game.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 has two performance parts at the time of chance in the time-saving state. Specifically, the first time-saving production part, which is the production part when there are two or more remaining lotteries for the special figure 2 in the time-saving state, and the second production part, which is the production part when the remaining number is one There are two production parts: a short production part and a production part. Each production part at the time of the chance in the time saving state includes a characteristic exclusive production. That is, in the first time-saving performance part, as a dedicated performance, when a big win or a small win is won, that is, when there is a possibility of winning a big win, a pre-announcement performance for announcing that fact is performed. In addition, in the second time-saving performance part, as a dedicated performance, all of the pending icons HA for the second special pending are changed all at once to show the degree of expectation for the big hit. In addition, the hold icon HA after the change corresponds to the aspect of the variable production for each subsequent hold, and in the variable production for the hold of the remaining special figure 2 after shifting to the non-time saving state, the non-time saving remaining hold only perform a performance. The details of the production at the time of chance will be described later.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, as described above, the game stage starts from the normal time, and when a big win is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, it shifts to the jackpot game time, and then shifts to the chance time. Then, when a big win is won at the time of chance, or when the game ball is passed through the specific area 16 after winning a small win, the process shifts to the time of the big win game again and returns to the time of chance again. That is, the jackpot game time and the chance time are repeated. On the other hand, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the hold of the special figure 2 acquired at the time of the chance, the game returns to the normal time.

Furthermore, at the time of the chance in the time-saving state, the first time-saving production part will be produced until the number of times of lottery for the special figure 2 in the time-saving state is one remaining, and the second time-saving production will be performed in the remaining one time. Perform a part-time performance. In addition, in the lottery of special figure 1, if the 4R time saving 1 time jackpot is won, the time saving number of times is 1 time, the production in the first time saving production part is not performed, and after shifting to the time saving state, the first from the beginning The production is performed in the 2 o'clock short production part. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, even if any big hit is won, the number of times of time reduction is 4 times, and the first time reduction performance part is performed.

For example, when the type of the first big win is the 4R time-saving one-time big win, the flow of production from the winning of the first big win to the succession of big wins is generally as follows. First, in the non-time-saving state, when the 4R time-saving one-time jackpot is won as the special figure 1 jackpot, a jackpot game for four rounds is performed. As for the flow of production, the normal production part is shifted to the jackpot production part. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the second time-saving performance part is started.

In the second time-saving performance part, a variable performance corresponding to the variable display of the special figure 2 for one time in the time-saving state is performed. During the variable display of the special figure 2, since the lottery of normal patterns in the time saving state is frequently won, the electric chew 12D is operated by the player continuing to hit the right hand, and the upper limit of the special figure 2 is reserved. There is a high possibility that you can accumulate four second special figure reservations for a few minutes. Then, the reservation of the special figure 2 for the accumulated amount is read ahead, and all the reservation icons HA of the special figure 2 are changed to show the degree of expectation of the jackpot by the simultaneous change performance of the reserved icons. Furthermore, the changed pending icon HA is made to correspond to the form of the subsequent variable presentation. The changed pending icon HA can give the player a sense of expectation for a big win for each pending icon HA.

When a big win or a small win is won by one-time variable display of the number of times of time saving or reservation of the special figure 2 accumulated at that time, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a big win game again and then shifts to a time saving state. As for the flow of production, in the time saving state after this jackpot game, since the number of times of time saving is 4 times, the production of the first time saving production part is performed. In the first time-saving production part, a pre-announcement production indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit is performed. By this advance announcement performance, the expectation of a big win can be imparted to the player with a performance different from the second time-saving performance part. This first time-saving effect part continues until the remaining number of variable display times in the time-saving state becomes one. In this way, the pachinko machine PY1 suggests the degree of expectation of each hold by the first exclusive production (second time reduction production part), and the subsequent exclusive production (first time reduction production part) across the jackpot game, A prior announcement of the jackpot is made at the time of fluctuation display for each hold showing the degree of expectation. In this way, even if the big wins continue, the player can be given various expectations each time the big win game ends.

6. Details of the first reduced working hours production part Next, the flow of production in the first reduced working hours production part will be described. In the first time-saving performance part, a continuous pseudo-variation performance is performed in which the variation display and the temporary stop display of the performance pattern EZ are repeated. In addition, the success or failure result of the special figure 2 in the variable display is read ahead, and if the big hit or the small hit is won, that is, if there is a possibility of winning the big hit, before the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed A pre-announcement performance to announce the winning is performed.

12 and 13 show the flow of the production of the first time reduction production part. FIG. 12 shows the flow of production when the special figure 2 during variable display is a loss, and FIG. 13 shows the flow of production when the special figure 2 during variable display is a big hit or a small hit. is shown. Specifically, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. , and right effect symbols EZ3 are respectively displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50, and further, the variable display of these effect symbols EZ is started. In addition, a small pattern KZ is displayed in the upper left corner of the display section 50a as a performance pattern indicating the original state of the second special figure display 81b. The display position of the small pattern KZ is not limited to the upper left corner, and may be any position visible to the player. ↓ in the figure indicates that the performance symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ are being displayed in a variable manner.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 lights the frame lamp 53 according to a predetermined lighting pattern. Also, the pachinko game machine PY1 outputs predetermined music and sound effects from the speaker 52 . The lighting pattern and music may be continuously used from the time of the jackpot game, or may be used for presentation at the time of chance. In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1, at the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, prereads the winning result of the special figure 2 during the variable display, and selects an effect pattern based on the prefetched result.

12 (B) and (C) (FIGS. 13 (B) and (C )), the temporary stop display of the production pattern EZ (“ ” in the figure indicates that the production pattern is temporarily stopped) and the variable display of the production pattern EZ are repeated. As a result, it appears that a plurality of lotteries are being performed in a short period of time during the variable display of the special figure 2 for one time. In this case, in fact, since the special figure 2 continues the variable display, the small design KZ continues the variable display even during the temporary stop display of the production design EZ.

After that, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the special figure 2 by passing the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. - 特許庁Along with this, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ are also stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the case of losing, as shown in FIG. 12 (D1), both the performance symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ display the combination of losing, and the stop state is maintained until the fixed time elapses. Then, with the start of the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the lottery of the next special figure 2, the variable display is started together with the production pattern EZ and the small pattern KZ.

On the other hand, when winning a big hit or a small hit, as shown in FIG. 13 (D2), during the variable display of the special figure 2, at least one of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3 Secondly, the special production pattern TEZ is displayed. The special effect pattern TEZ is a pattern distinguished from the normal effect pattern EZ. In this embodiment, the normal effect pattern EZ is a pattern with a number motif, and the special effect pattern TEZ is a pattern with a flower motif. The special performance symbol TEZ is a performance symbol EZ that can be displayed when winning a big win or a small win, and the display of the special performance symbol TEZ means winning a big win or a small win. In other words, the effect of making the special effect symbol TEZ appear is a pre-announcement effect of announcing the winning of a big hit or a small win before the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Furthermore, when the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed in any one of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a darkening effect as shown in FIG. 13(E). Then, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is darkened, the frame lamp 53 is turned off, and the output from the speaker 52 is stopped. That is, the effect that has been executed so far is temporarily stopped. Darkening (single-color display or output stop of display unit 50a), extinguishing (output stop of frame lamp 53), and muting (output stop from speaker 52) are effects that can be executed when winning a big win or a small win. Occurrence of these effects means winning a big win or a small win. In other words, blacking out, turning off lights, and muting sounds are also part of the special effects, and serve as pre-announcement effects for winning a big hit or a small hit. The sudden occurrence of these effects makes the player feel uncomfortable, and furthermore, gives the player a sense of expectation for a big win. In particular, when the output of music and the lighting pattern of the frame lamp 53 are continued from the time of the jackpot game, the continuation thereof is interrupted, and it can be expected that the player will feel a great sense of discomfort. It should be noted that the output stop of the frame lamp 53 does not have to be completely extinguished, and may be effected by reducing the amount of light. Also, when stopping the output from the speaker 52, it is not necessary to completely mute the sound. The display on the display unit 50a is not limited to darkening, but may display an image that makes the player feel uncomfortable, such as a display of a color bar.

In addition, the order in which the first notification effect is generated is not limited to this, and darkening, turning off, or muting may be executed prior to the display of the special effect symbol TEZ. In addition, it is not necessary that darkening, turning off, and muting occur at the same time. That is, the timing of occurrence may be shifted. In addition, it is not necessary to perform all of the display of the special effect symbol TEZ, darkening, turning off, and mute, and it is sufficient to perform at least one of these. Further, the preceding notification effect is not limited to the display of the special effect symbol TEZ, darkening, turning off, and muting, and for example, the decorative movable body 55k may be activated.

After that, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the performance symbol EZ on the display section 50a, turns on the frame lamp 53, and restarts the output from the speaker 52, as shown in FIG. 13(F). Then, on the display section 50a of the image display device 50, both the performance symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ are displayed in combination indicating the winning of a big win or a small win, and the stop state is maintained until the fixed time elapses.

After that, for example, if a small win has been won, the second large winning opening 15 is opened by the start of the small winning game, so as shown in FIG. 13 (G), the second large winning opening 15 Display a screen that instructs you to hit right to aim. Then, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 in the second big winning device 15D, an image indicating that the big win has been won is displayed on the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 13(H). After the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the pachinko game machine PY1 starts a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot won.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the effect symbols EZ are stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. In the effect of displaying the special effect symbol TEZ shown in FIG. 13 (D2), the special effect symbol TEZ is applied to the middle effect symbol EZ2 that stops third, but the place and order in which the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the special effect symbol TEZ may be applied to the left effect symbol EZ1 that stops first, and as shown in FIG. 15, the special effect is applied to the right effect symbol EZ3 that stops second. Design TEZ may be applied.

Also, the special effect symbol TEZ is not limited to one place, and may be displayed in a plurality of places. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the special effect symbol TEZ may be applied to all three positions of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3. Further, for example, when the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed in all three places, an effect different from the case where the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed only in one place may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (E1), instead of the darkening effect, a combination of the effect patterns EZ indicating the winning of a big win or a small win is repeatedly displayed, and a premium effect such as a so-called full rotation effect is performed, and all three places are performed. A special feeling may be generated when the special effect pattern TEZ is displayed on the screen.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 17, the selection ratio of the scenario for the timing at which the special effect symbol TEZ appears differs depending on the type of the winning big win or small win. Specifically, when winning the 16R time-saving 4-time jackpot pattern or the 15R time-saving 4-time small winning pattern, in which the player's profit during the jackpot game is large, the special effect pattern TEZ appears in all three places. The selection ratio is high, followed by the selection ratio of the first scenario in which the special production symbol TEZ appears in the left production symbol EZ1 that temporarily stops first. In other words, there is a high probability that the pre-announcement effect will occur early. On the other hand, when the profit of the player during the jackpot game is smaller than the previous big win or small win, and the 9R short time four times big win pattern or the 8R short time four times small win pattern is won, the selection ratio of the fourth scenario is higher than before. is low, and the selection ratios of the 2nd and 3rd scenarios are high. In other words, there is a large selection ratio of scenarios in which the timing of appearance of the special effect symbol TEZ is late. Furthermore, if the player wins the 5R time-saving 4-times jackpot pattern or the 4R time-saving 4 times small-hit pattern in which the player's profit during the jackpot game is even smaller, the selection ratio of the fourth scenario is further reduced, and furthermore, the second scenario and the third scenario are selected. The selection rate of each scenario increases. In other words, the later the timing of appearance of the special effect symbol TEZ is, the higher the selection ratio is. In other words, the appearance timing of the special production pattern TEZ suggests the kind of big win or small win.

The appearance timing of the special effect symbol TEZ is not limited to each stop timing of the effect symbol EZ. That is, since there are a plurality of timings at which the preceding announcement effect occurs, it becomes difficult for the player to assume the occurrence of the preceding announcement effect, and it becomes easier to give the player a sense of expectation when the preceding announcement effect occurs.

In this way, in the first time-saving production part, a special production including a prior notification production and the like is performed until the number of fluctuations of the remaining special figure 2 in the time-saving state becomes one. In this form, since the first time-saving performance part is generated when the number of times of time-saving wins is four big wins or small wins, a special performance is performed for three times of variable display after the big win game. This numerical value of 3 times is an example of a numerical value equal to or less than the upper limit number of reservation lottery information stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b after the end of the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game, a special effect is performed for the upper limit of the reservation of the special figure 2 minus one variable effect. Thus, the lottery including the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the jackpot game can have a special feeling.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game, a special effect is performed for three variable displays, but the number of times of the variable effect for performing the special effect is not limited to this. For example, after the jackpot game, it may be for only one variable effect, or may be for the variable effect of the upper limit of the holdable upper limit of the special figure 2 (4 times in this form). However, the player can enjoy the special effects as the number of times of the special effects is increased, but if the number of times is too large, the special feeling of the special effects is lost. Therefore, the opportunity to execute the special effect is up to the variable effect (4 times in this form) of the holdable upper limit of the special figure 2 after the end of the jackpot game.

Also, the number of times of the variable production for performing the special production is not limited to a fixed value, and may be a variable value. For example, a special effect may be performed only for the variable effect of holding the special figure 2 stored at the end of the jackpot game. For example, if you win a big hit or a small hit with two reserved special figures 2 left and execute a big hit game, then about the two remaining reserved variable effects (hold special figure 2 during the big hit game (including the variable production of the suspension when is accumulated), a special production may be performed. That is, when the number of reservations of the special figure 2 stored at the end of the big win game is M, the special performance may be performed for M times of variable performance after the big win game. By limiting the object of the special performance to the hold of the special figure 2 memorized at the end of the jackpot game, a strong special feeling can be given to the hold left at the previous chance.

In addition, in this form, the special effect includes the display of the special effect pattern TEZ, darkening, turning off, and muting, but in the special effect, in addition to these effects, for example, when winning a jackpot or a small hit, a premium image is displayed. A premium image effect to be displayed may be performed. That is, it is sufficient if the effect is performed only in the first time-saving effect part, and it is sufficient if the effect can be distinguished from other stages.

7. Details of Second Short Time Production Part Subsequently, the flow of production in the second short time production part will be described. In the second time-saving performance part, at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the special figure 2, all the hold icons HA for the hold of the special figure 2 that are stored at that stage are changed all at once to indicate the degree of expectation of the big hit. Perform a simultaneous change effect of the hold icon to cause. The pending icon after the change indicates the degree of expectation of the jackpot, and also suggests the content of the variable performance corresponding to the pending icon.

The second time-saving production part is, as described above, when the number of variable display times of special figure 2 in the time-saving state is one remaining, that is, the final variation display of special figure 2 in the time-saving state (for example, the number of time-saving times is 4 times If it is, the fourth variable display, and if the number of times of time saving is one, the first variable display). FIG. 18A shows the contents displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 when the final variable display is started.

Specifically, when the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is started, the pachinko game machine PY1, like the first time saving production part, displays the left production pattern EZ1, the medium production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3. Each of them is displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50, and the variable display of these effect symbols EZ is started. However, in the second time-saving performance part, the special performance symbol TEZ is not displayed even if a big win or a small win is won. Also, similarly to the first time-saving effect part, a small pattern KZ is displayed in the upper left corner of the display section 50a as a effect pattern indicating the state of the original second special symbol display 81b. The display position of the small pattern KZ is not limited to the upper left corner, and may be any position visible to the player.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the variable icon TA indicating that the special figure 2 is being displayed in a variable manner at the present time, and the pending icon HA indicating the number of pending special figures 2 at the present time, under the display unit 50a. display in the area. The pending icon HA corresponds to each pending lottery information stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 105b, and corresponds to the previously stored pending lottery information. The holding icon HA is displayed at a location closer to the variable icon TA in order. FIG. 18(A) shows that there are two pending special figures 2, and the first pending icon HA1 and the second pending icon HA2 are shown in order from the pending icon HA corresponding to the previously stored pending. . Then, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is stopped, that is, when the suspension of the special figure 2 is digested, the first suspended icon HA1 moves to the left, becomes the variable icon TA, and becomes the second suspended icon HA2. moves to the left and becomes the first pending icon HA1.

Pachinko game machine PY1, in addition to the variable display of special figure 2 for the predetermined number of times of time saving, the variable display of special figure 2 for the number of reserved special figures 2 accumulated until the final variation display is completed It can be carried out. In this form, since the upper limit of the hold of special figure 2 is 4, if the number of times of time saving is 1 time, 1 time of the number of times of time saving + 4 times of the upper limit of the hold of special figure 2, up to 5 times Variable display of special figure 2 can be performed. Also, if the number of times of time saving is 4 times, it is possible to perform variable display of special figure 2 up to 8 times, 4 times for the number of times of time saving + 4 times for the upper limit of holding special figure 2.

The pachinko machine PY1 has a probability of winning a big hit or a small hit at about 1/6 in the variable display of the special figure 2, that is, the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 8(A)). Therefore, the player is very interested in one lottery of the special figure 2, and the number of times of the lottery of the special figure 2 greatly affects the profit of the player. Therefore, in the first half of the second time saving production part, during the final fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, so that the hold of the special figure 2 accumulates to the upper limit, as shown in FIG. Displays a screen for aiming instructions. In addition, if the reservation of the special figure 2 has already accumulated to the upper limit, it is not necessary to display the screen.

When the hold of the special figure 2 accumulates to the upper limit, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an image suggesting that effect on the display section 50a. For example, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the first pending icon HA1 is "prepared", the second pending icon HA2 is "prepared", the third pending icon HA3 is "O", and the fourth pending icon HA4 is "K". ”, respectively, and a combination of four characters to display “Ready OK”, suggesting that the reservation of special figure 2 has accumulated to the upper limit. In addition, the mode that suggests that the second special figure hold has accumulated to the upper limit is not limited to this, and characters such as "hold MAX" may be displayed in the center of the screen, or the message displayed on the screen In addition, a specific sound effect or voice may be output.

After the first half of the second time-saving production part is completed, the second half will be shifted to. The timing to move to the second half of the second time reduction production part is during the final fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the time reduction state, and the timing when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the fluctuation display (start of fluctuation production) Also, it may be the timing of detecting that the suspension of the special figure 2 has accumulated to the upper limit. Moreover, it may be based on the variable display of normal symbols or the lottery result that triggers the operation of the electric chew 12D.

In the latter half of the second time reduction production part, that is, in the second half of the fluctuation production of the final fluctuation display of the special figure 2, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs the above-described pending icon simultaneous change production. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 18(D), performs an effect that encourages the change of the pending icon HA. During this fanning performance, the pachinko game machine PY1 prefetches all the holdings of the special figure 2 held at present. After that, all the pending icons HA of the special figure 2 are changed all at once in a mode showing the degree of expectation of the big hit, so that the simultaneous change performance of the pending icons is performed.

FIG. 18(D) shows the pending icons HA before change, and shows a state where all the pending icons HA are in the normal mode. FIG. 18(E1) shows the pending icon HA after the change, and shows a state in which each pending icon HA is in a form indicating the degree of expectation of the big win. Since each pending icon HA individually indicates the degree of expectation of a big win, there are cases where all the pending icons HA are displayed in different forms as shown in FIG. There is also

FIG. 19 shows a selection table of pending icons HA in the pending icon simultaneous change effect. In this embodiment, five types of modes are prepared as modes of the pending icon HA after change. Among these, the holding icons HA of the first type, the second type, the third type, and the fourth type have the same shape and different colors or patterns. Also, the special type has a different shape compared to other hold icons HA.

Furthermore, the first type of pending icon HA has a high percentage of selection when losing, and a low percentage of selection when a big win or a small win. That is, it indicates that the expectation of a big hit is low. On the other hand, the second type is less likely to be selected when lost than the first type, the third type is even less likely to be selected when lost than the second type, and the fourth type is even less likely to be selected than the third type. is also less likely to be selected in the event of a loss. In addition, the special type has a percentage that is not selected at the time of loss, suggesting the determination of a big hit or a small hit. That is, it means that the expectation of winning a big win or a small win is high in the order of the first type, the second type, the third type, the fourth type, and the special type.

In addition, when a big win or a small win is won, the mode of the pending icon HA also differs in selection ratio depending on the type. That is, if the type of jackpot or small hit is a type with a large number of rounds in the jackpot game (a large profit for the player) (in this form, 16R time saving 4 times jackpot or 15R time saving 4 times small hit), The second type, third type, and fourth type are more likely to be selected than the first type. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot or small hit is a type with a small number of rounds in the jackpot game (small profit for the player) (in this form, 5R short time 4 times jackpot or 4R time short 4 times small hit), The first and second types are more likely to be selected than the third and fourth types. That is, the mode of the pending icon HA also suggests the type of big win or small win. It should be noted that the ratio of special types is smaller than that of other types, giving a special feeling when selected.

It should be noted that the difference in form of the hold icon HA may be a difference in color, shape, or size, for example. In this case, for example, the larger the size, the higher the expectation. Also, as an example of the difference in shape, an image of a special character or an item may be used in addition to an image with a V-shaped motif such as a special type.

In this way, in the second time-saving performance part, all of the suspension icons HA corresponding to the suspension of the special figure 2 are changed all at once as the suspension icon simultaneous change performance. By displaying the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot on all the pending icons HA, the player can have a certain degree of expectation for each piece of pending lottery information.

In addition, in the 2nd time reduction production part, the time which accumulates the 2nd special figure reservation to the upper limit, and the time of reservation icon simultaneous change production, are necessary. Therefore, for the variable display in which the second time reduction effect part is performed, the variable time may be longer than the other variable displays.

In addition, in the pending icon simultaneous change effect shown in FIG. 18, the modes of the pending icons HA are changed all at once, but as shown in FIG. You may let By changing including the variable icon TA, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for the lottery results that are currently being displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the variation icon TA only indicates the degree of expectation for the big win, and does not need to be associated with the variation effect.

On the other hand, in the pending icon simultaneous change effect, all the pending icons HA are changed, but there may be a case where some of the failed pending icons HA are not changed. That is, it is not always necessary to change all of the pending icons HA. However, by changing all the pending icons HA all at once as in the present embodiment, the simultaneous pending icon change effect has a strong impact on the player, and the interest in the simultaneous pending icon change effect increases.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not necessarily execute the simultaneous pending icon change effect in the second time saving effect part, but selects execution of the simultaneous pending icon change effect. That is, it selects whether or not to execute the pending icon simultaneous change effect during the effect of changing the pending icon HA shown in FIG. 18(D). When the execution of the pending icon simultaneous change effect is selected, the pending icons HA are changed all at once as shown in FIG. 18 (E1), and when the pending icon simultaneous change effect is not selected, displays an image indicating that the change of the pending icon HA has failed, as shown in FIG. 21(E0), and does not change the pending icon HA.

FIG. 22 shows an execution selection table of the pending icon simultaneous change effect. In this form, the execution ratio of the pending icon simultaneous change effect is whether or not there is a hold of the special figure 2 that is winning a big hit or a small hit, and furthermore, in the variable display of the special figure 2 during the variable display, the big hit or small It depends on whether you win or not. Whether or not a big win or a small win is won can be determined by a look-ahead that is performed during the change effect of the pending icon HA shown in FIG. 18(D) (the same applies to FIG. 21(D)).

Specifically, in this form, when there is a reservation of the special figure 2 that is elected as a jackpot or a small hit, compared to the case where there is no reservation of the special figure 2 that is elected as a jackpot or a small hit, The pending icon simultaneous change effect is likely to be executed. As a result, expectations for a big win can be heightened when the pending icon simultaneous change effect is executed. Also, if you have won a big hit or a small hit in the special 2 lottery during variable display, compared to the case where you have not won a big hit or small hit in the special 2 lottery during variable display, the holding icon Simultaneous change production is difficult to execute. When a big win or a small win is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 during variable display, the pending icon simultaneous change performance is not executed, and after performing the performance of failing to change the pending icon HA, the variable jackpot. Or, by performing a performance of a small win, the special feeling of the change can be generated, and the interest is enhanced.

In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continuously holds special figures 2 winning a big win or a small win, the holding icons HA corresponding to them are selected in the selection table of the form of the holding icons HA in FIG. Instead of the selection result of , determine the special type. That is, as shown in FIG. 23 (E3), a special type of holding icon HA, which is a special mode different in shape from other types and indicates determination of a big win or a small win, is continuously displayed. In addition, FIG. 23(E3) shows a case where the third reservation icon HA3 and the fourth reservation icon HA4 consecutively win a big win or a small win. As a result, in the case of a rare case in which a series of big wins or small wins are won, it is possible to suggest to the player that such a rare case has occurred, and the player's sense of expectation can be heightened.

In addition, when all the pending special figures 2 are won as a big hit or a small win, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 decides all the pending icons HA as special type, as shown in FIG. 24 (E4). In addition, a special effect image EG is displayed, a special sound effect is output from the speaker 52, and the frame lamp 53 is lit with a special lighting pattern. As a result, in the case of an extremely rare case in which all jackpots or small wins are won, it is possible to suggest to the player that such a rare case has occurred, and the player's sense of expectation can be further heightened.

In the present embodiment, when there is a series of suspensions of the special figures 2 winning the jackpot or the small hit, the suspension icon HA is determined in a special manner. , these pending icons HA may be determined in a special mode (special type in this embodiment). In addition, in this form, a special type is determined as a special mode, but an exclusive dedicated mode may be provided when there is a continuous holding of special figures 2 winning a big hit or a small hit.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the pending icon simultaneous change effect is performed during the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, but not limited to this, the pending icon simultaneous change effect may be performed at another timing. However, the remaining special figure 2 variable display immediately after moving to the non-time saving state is also the final chance to return to the time saving state, and by doing it during the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, it has moved to the non-time saving state A special expectation can be given to the variable display of the remaining special figure 2 later.

In addition, in the embodiment, in the pending icon simultaneous change effect, the mode is changed for all the pending icons HA of the special figure 2 accumulated during the final variation display, but not all the pending icons HA It does not need to be changed and may include an unchanging pending icon HA. Whether or not to change the state of the pending icon HA may be determined by a random number or the like. For example, if a big win or a small win is won, the ratio of not changing the pending icon HA can be reduced compared to the case of losing. good. In this case, even if only the pending icon HA changes, it is possible to give the player a special sense of anticipation.

8. Details of Non-time-saving Remaining Suspension-only Production Next, the non-time-saving remaining-holding-only production will be described. Pachinko game machine PY1, after the end of the final variation display of special figure 2, even when digesting the remaining special figure 2 suspension (that is, the special figure 2 suspension targeted by the simultaneous change effect of the reserved icon) A non-time-shortening remaining suspension dedicated performance is performed as a dedicated performance of the variable performance for the suspension of.

In the non-time-saving remaining pending production, each holding icon HA after change by the holding icon simultaneous change production is the variable production when the variable display based on the holding of the special figure 2 corresponding to those holding icons HA is performed. It corresponds one-to-one with the content. In other words, in the pending icon simultaneous change effect, all the pending icons HA are changed so as to correspond one-to-one with the effect content of the non-shortening remaining pending effect. For example, in the non-shortening of working hours remaining holding exclusive production of this form, reach production is performed in most cases. The content of this ready-to-win effect corresponds to the mode of the hold icon HA.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the non-time-saving remaining reserved production is started, the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, respectively, and further FIG. As shown in (F), the variable display of the production pattern EZ is started. After that, develop into a reach performance.

The content of the ready-to-win effect corresponds to the mode of the hold icon HA. With this form, if it is a 1st type, a normal reach will be performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G1), the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the ready-to-win state. In this form, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same production pattern. After that, the performance pattern indicating the result of success or failure is automatically displayed in the medium performance pattern EZ2. In other words, when a big hit or a small hit is won, the same left performance pattern EZ1 and right performance pattern EZ3 are displayed, and in the case of losing, different performance patterns are displayed for the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3. indicate. In the case of normal reach, the operation of the effect button 40 is not accepted from the time when the state of reach is reached until the win/fail result is displayed.

On the other hand, if it is the second type, an effect requesting a button operation is executed. That is, as in the first type, as shown in FIG. 25 (G2), after the production pattern EZ is displayed in the reach state, as shown in FIG. A predetermined period is provided for accepting the operation of the button 40k. Triggered by the fact that the operation of the production button 40k is detected during the predetermined period, the medium production pattern EZ2 is displayed with the production pattern indicating the winning result. Incidentally, when the operation of the effect button 40k is not detected within a predetermined period, after the predetermined period elapses, the effect symbol indicating the winning result is automatically displayed in the middle effect symbol EZ2.

On the other hand, even in the case of the third type, an effect requiring button operation is executed. However, in the case of the third type, the effect button 40k is vibrated at the start of acceptance of the operation of the effect button 40k. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G3), after displaying the effect symbol EZ in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 25 (H3), an image in which the effect button 40k is vibrating is displayed. In addition, a predetermined period for accepting the operation of the effect button 40k is provided. Triggered by the detection of the operation of the production button 40k, the medium production pattern EZ2 is displayed with a production pattern indicating the winning result. Incidentally, when the operation of the effect button 40k is not detected within a predetermined period, after the predetermined period elapses, the effect symbol indicating the winning result is automatically displayed in the middle effect symbol EZ2.

On the other hand, even in the fourth type, an effect requiring button operation is executed. However, in the case of the fourth type, the effect button 40k is protruded upward at the start of acceptance of the operation of the effect button 40k. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G4), after the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 25 (H4), an image in which the effect button 40k is raised is displayed. In addition, a predetermined period for receiving the operation of the effect button 40k is provided. Then, when the operation of the production button 40k is detected, the production pattern showing the winning result is displayed in the middle production pattern EZ2. In addition, when the operation of the production button 40k is not detected within the predetermined period, after the prescribed period elapses, the production pattern indicating the winning result is automatically displayed in the middle production pattern EZ2, and the production button 40k mode. undo.

As described above, when the pending icon HA is one of the first, second, third, and fourth types, the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the ready-to-win state, and furthermore, in the ready-to-win state, Whether the effect button 40k is operated or not, and further, the mode of the effect button 40k differs for each type. In other words, the type of the pending icon HA corresponds to the content of the ready-to-win effect.

It should be noted that the difference in the content of the ready-to-win effect is not limited to the operation and mode of the effect button 40k. For example, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a plurality of types of input devices, the content of the ready-to-win effect may be varied according to the difference in the input devices that are accepted. Also, the contents of the ready-to-win effect may be varied depending on the mode of the input operation for receiving the input of the input device (for example, one hit, repeated hits, long press). Also, the content of the ready-to-win effect may be varied depending on the number of times of input operations for receiving input of the input device. Of course, these may be combined to vary the content of the ready-to-win effect. Also, the difference in the content of the presentation is not limited to the content of the ready-to-win presentation, and may be, for example, the number of times of the pseudo-continuous presentation, or the difference in characters appearing.

In the case of the special type, as shown in FIG. 25 (G5), the ready-to-win performance is not executed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable performance, it is determined that a big win or a small win has been won. The combination of the shown production pattern EZ is displayed suddenly. In this way, by making the contents of the special-type variable effect largely different from those of the other types, it is possible to give the special-type special feeling.

In this way, in the non-time-saving remaining reservation exclusive production, the aspect of the variable production is made to correspond to the reservation icon HA. As a result, the player can assume the content of the performance from the mode of the pending icon HA, and can generate the degree of expectation for the big win according to the content of the performance. In the present embodiment, the hold icon HA is associated with the content of the variable effect on a one-to-one basis, but it does not necessarily have to be on a one-to-one correspondence, and may be associated on a one-to-many basis. That is, there may be a plurality of modes of variable presentation that can be selected for one mode of the pending icon HA. Even if it is one-on-one, the player can assume the content of the performance corresponding to the pending icon HA to some extent, and the expectation of the big win can be generated. However, the one-to-one correspondence allows the player to more clearly imagine the content of the presentation, and can generate a greater degree of expectation for the big win.

In addition, in this form, the non-time-saving remaining hold dedicated production is performed in the holding of the remaining special figure 2 after shifting to the non-time-saving state, but not only this but also the same production at another timing. good. For example, even in the time-saving state, the hold icon HA may be associated with the mode of variable presentation. In that case, it is not necessary to change all of the pending icons HA at the same time, and each pending icon HA may change its mode each time it satisfies a predetermined condition. However, the variation display of the remaining special figure 2 immediately after moving to the non-time saving state is also the final chance to return to the time saving state, and at least by changing the pending icon HA during the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state , It is possible to give a special expectation to the remaining special figure 2 variable display after shifting to the non-time saving state.

In addition, in this form, in the remaining hold of the special figure 2 immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state, when the jackpot or small win is continuously won, the hold icon HA is a special icon such as a special type. , giving the player a special feeling (see FIG. 23 (E3)), but the variation effect corresponding to the hold icon HA may also be different from the normal effect.

For example, in the remaining hold of special figure 2 immediately after moving to the non-time saving state, if multiple jackpots or small hits are won (it does not have to be consecutively won), only one is won Perform a different production compared to the case. Specifically, when a plurality of jackpots or small hits are won in the remaining reservation of special figure 2, as shown in FIG. (Holding icon HA corresponding to the holding of special figure 2 to be won later may be of another type), and as shown in FIG. 26 (G6), the special type A premium image PG is displayed in the variable performance corresponding to . This makes it possible for the player to expect that an advantageous event will occur.

By performing the above-described variable effect, the special type of the reserved icon HA is associated with two effect modes, ie, the effect of displaying the premium image PG and the effect of not displaying the premium image PG. That is, in the special type, on the condition that there is a reservation that wins a jackpot or a small hit in the reservation of the special figure 2 to be digested later, if the condition is satisfied, it is shown in FIG. 26 (G6). If the condition is not satisfied, an effect of not displaying the premium image PG is executed as shown in FIG. 26 (G5). That is, in FIG. 26 (E1), when the hold (assumed to be hold X) corresponding to the first hold icon HA1 wins the jackpot or small win, the second hold icon HA2, the third hold icon HA3 and the fourth hold If at least one of the icon HA4 wins a big win or a small win, then the premium image PG is displayed as shown in FIG. If not, an effect of not displaying the premium image PG as shown in FIG. 26 (G5) is performed in the variable effect. In this way, by providing an effect that is performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied even for one type of the pending icon HA, the special type can be made to have a special feeling, and the amusement is improved. .

In addition, for example, when winning continuously for a big win or a small win in the remaining hold of the special figure 2 immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state, a special scenario over a plurality of holds may be produced. FIG. 27 shows the flow of the special scenario presentation when the big win or the small win is won twice in succession in the reservation of the special figure 2. FIG. Also, in FIG. 27, among the four suspension icons HA shown in FIG. It is assumed that a small win has been won, that is, a big win or a small win has been won two times in succession.

The special scenario is a continuous production scenario divided into four parts, 1st to 4th. When the final variable display in the time saving state ends and the variable display of the hold A corresponding to the first hold icon HA1 in FIG. 27 (1) is started, as shown in FIG. 27 (2), the special scenario Begin the first part. After that, when the variable display of the hold A ends and the jackpot game is started with the winning of the jackpot, the second part of the special scenario is started as shown in FIG. 27(3). That is, the effect during the variable display of the hold A and the subsequent effect during the execution of the big winning game are made to be continuous.

Furthermore, when the jackpot game ends and the variable display of the hold B corresponding to the second hold icon HA2 in FIG. to start. In other words, the effect during the execution of the big win game in advance and the effect during the variable display of the hold B are also made continuous. Then, when the change display of the hold B ends and the jackpot game is started with the winning of the jackpot, the fourth part of the special scenario is started as shown in FIG. 27(5). That is, the effect during the variable display of the hold B and the subsequent effect during the execution of the big win game are also made to be continuous. After that, as shown in FIG. 27(6), the special scenario is terminated while the jackpot game is being executed. As a result, a continuous performance is performed from the change of the reservation A to the change of the reservation B with the big win game in between, and further to the subsequent big win game. By performing such a special scenario effect, it is possible to make the player feel more special that the big wins are consecutive, and furthermore, the effect is more interesting.

In the special scenario, for example, the same piece of music is continuously output in order to make the player understand that the effects are continuous in the first to fourth parts. In addition, as the display of the number of rounds displayed during the jackpot game, the total number of rounds of two jackpot games is displayed. Also, in the special scenario, a premium image may be displayed in order to make the performance feel special.

It should be noted that, even in the case of performing the above-mentioned special scenario effect, the special type of the pending icon HA is associated with two effect modes, that is, the effect in which the special scenario is performed and the effect in which the special scenario is not performed. become. That is, in the special type, if the conditions are met, the special scenario shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and the conditions are not met. If so, the production of the special scenario is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to give a further special feeling to the special type of hold icon HA, thereby improving interest.

Whether or not to produce a special scenario should be determined by lottery when winning a big win or a small win in succession in the remaining reserve of the special figure 2. - 特許庁When the special scenario effect is not performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the effect of displaying the premium image PG during the variable display of the hold to be completed first is performed. Also, a special scenario may be prepared for each number of pieces of pending lottery information that are consecutively won.

9. Details of Fluctuation Time of Normal Symbol Next, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 is given at least one time-saving number of times after the jackpot game, so that the game is shifted by the lottery of the special figure 2 at the time of the chance to progress the game. However, the lottery of the special figure 2 is not automatically started after the jackpot game, but is started by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In order for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 12, it is necessary to operate the electric chew 12D to open the second starting hole 12.例文帳に追加

In order to open the second starting port 12, as described above, the game ball passes through the gate 13, the normal symbol lottery (normal symbol fluctuation and normal winning symbol stop display), the start of the auxiliary game (electric chew 12D operation). In this form, the probability of winning a prize is approximately 99.5%, which is a very high probability close to 100% (see FIG. 6(A)). The electric chew 12D operates according to a certain operation pattern by winning a prize normally (see FIG. 7). Therefore, passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is important as a factor for opening the second starting port 12 . However, the timing at which the game ball passes through the gate 13 has a strong random element (that is, when viewed in units of one shot, it may pass early or quite late). Therefore, when waiting for the game ball to pass through the gate 13 after the jackpot game, the time until the long-term opening of the electric chew 12D for the first time after the jackpot game, that is, until the second start port 12 can substantially win a prize. time becomes unstable. If the electric chew 12D does not operate for a while after the jackpot game, for example, the player may lose interest in the game. Also, when the special figure 2 remains pending at the end of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure 2 is immediately started, but at this time, the game ball passes through the gate 13 to open the electric chew 12D. If you wait for , it is difficult to match the timing with the screen (see FIG. 18B) for instructing to aim at the electric chew 12D in the first half of the second time reduction production part.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the upper limit of the normal pattern reservation is set to 4, and the normal pattern reservation is accumulated to the upper limit during the jackpot game. By accumulating the normal pattern reservation, the variable display of the normal pattern can be started without waiting for the game ball to pass through the gate 13 after the end of the jackpot game. In the lottery of ordinary symbols, an auxiliary game can be quickly started because a normal win is won with a high probability. That is, since the random element of passage through the gate 13 can be eliminated by having the normal pattern hold at the end of the jackpot game, the time until the long-term opening of the electric chew 12D after the jackpot game can be stabilized.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 sets the variation time of the normal symbols during the jackpot game, that is, the variation time of the normal symbols in the non-time-saving state, so as to ensure that the normal pattern hold is accumulated to the upper limit during the jackpot game. . Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbols during the jackpot game, that is, the variation time of the normal symbols in the non-time-saving state is set to 4.9 seconds to 8.5 seconds (see FIG. 6(B)). This variation time is shorter than the variation time of special figure 2 in the time saving state (32 seconds at the shortest, see FIG. 10).

If the fluctuation time of the normal pattern in the non-time saving state is too long, for example, if the variable display of the normal pattern is started immediately before the end of the jackpot game, the result of the normal pattern is determined after the jackpot game is finished. time consuming. In other words, it takes a long time to actually start the lottery of normal symbols in the time saving state after the shift to the chance, and the game is delayed. In addition, when there is a hold of the special figure 2 at the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation display based on the hold of the special figure 2 is started, so the fluctuation time of the normal pattern in the non-time-saving state is reduced in the time-saving state. If it is longer than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern does not end during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, and the opportunity to operate the electric chew 12D during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is lost. have a nature. Therefore, in this form, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern in the non-time saving state is made shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the time saving state.

On the other hand, if the normal pattern fluctuation time in the non-time saving state is too short, even if the normal pattern reservation is accumulated during the jackpot game, it will be immediately digested, and the normal pattern reservation will be difficult to accumulate to the upper limit. Therefore, the variation time of the normal symbols in the non-time-saving state is made longer than the average passage interval at which the passage of the gate 13 is detected when the game balls are continuously hit.

Specifically, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the probability of winning a normal win is approximately 99.5%, which is a very high probability close to 100% (see FIG. 6A). Moreover, when the game state is the non-time-saving state, the shortest variation time of the normal symbol is 4.9 seconds when the non-time-saving normal symbol A is won (see FIG. 6(B)). Even if all the four reserved parts including the fluctuation part of the normal pattern are non-time-saving normal patterns A, it takes 4.9 seconds×5=24.5 seconds to digest all of them. In addition, the passage rate of the game ball through the gate 13, which triggers the normal pattern hold, is designed to be 35 times/minute assuming that the game ball is continuously hit. In other words, assuming that 100 game balls are fired from the launcher 72 in one minute, 35 balls pass through the gate on average. You will pass through 13. Since the shooting time per shot is 0.66 seconds, it takes 0.66 seconds x 3 = 1.98 seconds to shoot 3 game balls. is the average passing interval.

In this form, since the shortest variation time of the normal symbols in the non-time-saving state is longer than the average passing time, it can be expected that the game ball passes through the gate 13 at least once during the variable display of the normal symbols. That is, if the game ball is continuously hit, it can be expected to accumulate at least one normal pattern reservation during digestion of the normal pattern reservation. Therefore, if you continue to hit a game ball like a jackpot game, it is unlikely that the normal pattern reservation will be lost, and the normal pattern reservation will be accumulated, especially the upper limit. becomes higher.

That is, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern in the non-time saving state is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is detected than the average passing interval By lengthening also, it is likely to be in a state in which the normal pattern reservation is accumulated at the stage when the jackpot game is finished. By accumulating the normal pattern suspension at the end of the jackpot game, the variable display of the normal patterns in the time saving state can be started immediately after the end of the variable display of the normal patterns started before the end of the jackpot game. That is, after the end of the jackpot game, there is little variation in the timing at which the variable display of normal symbols is started.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, in the lottery of the normal symbols, the winning is normal with a probability of almost 100%. is released. As a result, it is possible to quickly aim for winning the second starting port 12 after shifting to the time saving state, and the reservation of the special figure 2 is easy to accumulate. In addition, in this form, as an example of a high probability winning probability in the normal symbol lottery, it is 99.5%, but almost 100%, that is, a probability close to 100% may be sufficient, for example, a probability of 90% or more is applicable. do. In addition, when the winning probability of the normal winning is not close to 100% in the lottery of the normal symbols, the variation time of the normal symbols in the non-time-saving state may be set in consideration of the winning probability of the normal winning. For example, when the normal winning probability is close to 50%, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern in the non-time-saving state may be longer than twice the average passage interval at which passage through the gate 13 is detected. .

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the upper limit of the normal pattern hold is set to 4. By making it possible to accumulate a plurality of normal figure reservations in this way, even if the player who stops launching the game ball during the ending of the jackpot game is playing a game, that is, before the start of the time saving state Even if some of the normal figure reservations have been digested, the possibility that the normal figure reservations have accumulated at the start of the time saving state increases.

10. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 in the game control board 100 of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. As a specific process executed by the game control microcomputer 101, there is a game side activation process. A counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 .

[Game side activation process]
The game side activation process executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 is triggered by the main power supply of the pachinko game machine PY1 being turned on from off, ie, the power switch 191 is turned on, and power supply from the outside is started via the power supply board 190. Triggered by this, a program for game-side start-up processing is read from the game ROM 103 and executed.

In the game-side start-up process, the game control microcomputer 101 first performs initial operations such as initial setting of the game CPU 102 and initialization of the game RAM 104 (S001). Specifically, in S<b>001 , the game control microcomputer 101 permits access to the game RAM 104 . Also, when the RAM clear switch 119 is pressed or when the main power supply is not normally turned off, the game RAM 104 is initialized. As a result, various information stored in the game RAM 104 is lost. Moreover, the RAM initialization command for initializing RAM124 grade|etc., for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 side is set to the output buffer of RAM104 for a game. In addition, in S001, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are set.

After S001, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits interrupts (S002). Next, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the values of various random numbers (S003). Specifically, in S003, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the value of various random numbers including jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, normal hit random numbers, normal symbol random numbers, and normal pattern random numbers. As a method of updating the random number, for example, a predetermined number of values are added in one update. The predetermined number may be common to all random numbers, or may be different for each random number. The value of the random number returns to 0 when it reaches the upper limit. The initial value of the random number may be 0 or a value other than 0. The initial value of the random number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. . Also, at least part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, there is no need to update the random numbers by software. Moreover, the random number generation circuit may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101 .

After S003, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S004). Thereafter, S002 to S004 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, it becomes possible to execute the game-side timer interrupt process (S005). The game-side timer interrupt process is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 with a period of 4 ms. Then, when the game-side timer interrupt processing is executed, the processing of S002 to S004 is repeated after the game-side timer interrupt processing ends until the next game-side timer interrupt processing is started. . When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, execution of the game-side timer interrupt processing is not started immediately, but is started after waiting for the interrupt enabled state.

[Play side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game-side timer interrupt processing of S005 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game-side timer interrupt process is executed by the game control microcomputer 101 each time an interrupt pulse of 4 ms cycle is input.

In the game-side timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 101 first transmits the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to the effect control board 120, payout control board 170, etc., other than the game control board 100 in the pachinko game machine PY1. device (S101). Commands are appropriately set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 by various processes to be described later.

After S101, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the information regarding the payout (S102). Specifically, in S102, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the first starting hole sensor 11a, the second starting hole sensor 12a, the first big winning hole sensor 14a, the second big winning hole sensor 15a, the general winning hole sensor 10a, the specific Based on the signals output from various sensors such as the area sensor 16a, the presence or absence of winning is determined, and a payout command instructing the payout of prize balls according to the type of the winning hole is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. do.

After S102, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a sensor detection process for detecting a ball entering a starting hole or the like based on signals output from various sensors (S111). Details of S111 will be described later.

After S111, the game control microcomputer 101 executes normal operation processing, which is an operation related to normal symbols and an auxiliary game (S121). Details of S121 will be described later. After S121, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special operation process, which is an operation related to special symbols and special games (S131). Details of S131 will be described later.

After S131, the game control microcomputer 101 executes distribution operation processing, which is an operation related to the distribution member 16k (S141). Details of S141 will be described later. After S141, the game control microcomputer 101, on the basis of each of the number of reservations of the number of general-pending reservations, the number of first special-pending reservations, and the number of second special-pending reservations, the special-pending display device 83 and the general-pending reservation display device 84 is updated (S161).

After S161, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs various signals through the external output terminal board 173 based on the command set in the external output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S171). For example, when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a jackpot signal to an external device.

After S171, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process for normally turning off the main power (S181). Specifically, in S181, the game control microcomputer 101, for example, when detecting that the power switch 191 has been turned off, stores information indicating that the main power supply has been normally turned off in the game RAM 104. Then, access to the game RAM 104 is restricted. After S181, the game-side timer interrupt processing is terminated.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 repeats the processing of S002 to S004 of the game side activation process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time, and when the interrupt pulse is input, the game side timer interrupts again. Execute the process. In S101 of the game-side timer interrupt process executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game-side timer interrupt process is output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection processing of S111 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13 based on the signals output from the first gate sensor 13La and the second gate sensor 13Ra (S201). . When the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of normal pattern reservations is less than four (S202).

If the number of normal pattern reservations is less than 4 (S202: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to the number of normal pattern reservations (S203), and then normal pattern random numbers and general pattern per type random numbers. Acquire (S204). The game control microcomputer 101 stores the acquired random numbers in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 together with the winning counter value. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores normal patterns in the normal pattern holding storage unit 106 in order without discrimination, whether the game ball passes through the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R. Store the hold and add 1 to the number of the normal pattern hold.

After S204, or when the number of normal pattern reservations is 4 or more (S202: NO), or when the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (S201: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 is the first start Based on the signal output from the opening sensor 11a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 11 (S211). When the game ball enters the first start hole 11 (S211: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of first special figure reservations is less than four (S212).

If the number of the first special figure reservation is less than 4 (S212: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to each of the first special figure reservation number and the winning counter value (S213), and further a jackpot random number , jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are acquired (S214). The game control microcomputer 101 stores each obtained random number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a together with the winning counter value.

After S214, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the starting winning command determination table shown in FIG. 31, specifies the first starting winning command based on the value of each random number acquired at S214, The command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S215). For example, in a non-time saving state, if the jackpot random number is "1", the jackpot type random number is "1", the reach random number is "1", and the fluctuation pattern random number is "1", as the first start winning command "C03" is identified. The allocation of each random number in the starting winning command determination table corresponds to the allocation of each table shown in FIGS. Therefore, the first start winning command includes information on whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of the jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, fluctuation time, and whether or not SP reach is performed.

In addition, the 1st starting prize-winning command set to the output buffer is transmitted to the production|presentation control board 120 in S101 of game side timer interruption processing. That is, before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the random number acquired in S214 is started, a command including information related to the special symbol is output to the effect control board 120. When the command is input, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 executes processing corresponding to the command.

After S215, or when the number of the first special figure reservation is 4 or more (S212: NO), or when the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (S211: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 12 based on the signal output from the second starting hole sensor 12a (S221). When the game ball enters the second starting hole 12 (S221: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of second special figure reservations is less than four (S222).

If the number of second special figure reservations is less than four (S222: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to each of the second special figure reservations and the winning counter value (S223), and further S214 and Similarly, each random number value related to the jackpot is acquired (S224). The game control microcomputer 101 stores each acquired random number in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b together with the winning counter value.

After S224, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the start winning command determination table shown in FIG. Based on this, the second starting winning command is specified, and the second starting winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S225). As a result, as in S215, a command including information related to the special symbol is output to the effect control board 120 before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the random number obtained in S224 is started.

After S225, or when the number of second special figure reservations is four or more (S222: NO), or when the game ball has not passed through the second starting port 12 (S221: NO), game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 based on the signal output from the specific area sensor 16a (S251). When the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 (S251: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether it is within the range of the V effective period (S252). The V effective period is a period for not detecting passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 at an unexpected timing, and is a period set for a constant operation of the distribution member 16k.

If it is within the range of the V validity period (S252: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the V flag (S253), and further sets the V passage command to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S254). The V flag is used to determine whether the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 . In addition, the V passage command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at S101 of the game side timer interrupt processing. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 executes processing corresponding to the command in response to the input of the command.

After S254, or if it is outside the range of the V effective period (S252: NO), or if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16 (S251: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the sensor detection process. do.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation process of S121 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 divides the processing relating to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D into four stages, and assigns "normal operation statuses 1, 2, 3 and 4" to each of these stages. The initial value of the normal operation status is 1, which means that neither the variable display of normal symbols nor the auxiliary game is performed. A normal operation status of 2 means that normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. When the normal operation status is 3, it means that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed and the fixed time has not passed. A normal operation status of 4 means that the auxiliary game is in progress.

In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the normal operation status is 1 (S301), 2 (S311), 3 (S311), 3 to determine the state of the normal diagram display 82 and the electric chew 12D. (S321), and determines which status corresponds at the present time.

Then, if the normal operation status is 1 (S301: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes normal symbol standby processing (S302). If the normal operation status is 2 (S311: YES), the process during normal design fluctuation is executed (S312). If the normal operation status is 3 (S321: YES), the normal symbol determination process is executed (S322). On the other hand, if the first special action status is 4 (S321: NO), the auxiliary game process is executed (S332).

[Normal symbol standby process]
Next, the normal symbol standby process of S302 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the normal symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the number of normal pattern reservations is 0, that is, whether or not there is memory of lottery information (normal symbol random numbers and normal per type random numbers) for normal pattern reservations. It judges (S401). When the number of normal pattern suspension is 0 (S401: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 ends the normal symbol standby process.

On the other hand, if the number of normal pattern reservations is not 0 (S401: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first normal pattern reservation is won in the normal pattern. A symbol determination process is executed (S411).

FIG. 34 shows the procedure of the normal symbol determination process of S411. In the normal design determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first reads out the first stored normal pattern suspension from the normal pattern suspension storage unit 106 as a determination value (S501). Specifically, in S501, the value of each random number corresponding to the normal pattern suspension stored in the normal pattern suspension storage unit 106 is read.

After S501, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A to determine the normal symbol based on the read normal symbol random number (S502). After S502, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a normal win is won based on the determination result of S502 (S511).

When winning the normal game (S511: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the normal game flag (S512). The normal figure hit flag is used to determine whether or not it is in a state of being elected normally. After S512, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the normal symbol type table shown in FIG. 6B to determine the normal winning symbol type based on the read normal winning type random number (S513). After S513, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a stop symbol according to the determination result of S513 (S514), and terminates the normal symbol determination process.

When the normal symbol is not won (S511: NO), that is, in the case of loss (S511: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines a stop symbol corresponding to the loss (S521), and performs normal symbol determination processing. exit.

Returning to the description of FIG. 33, after S411, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of normal symbols (S412). As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation pattern of normal symbols differs depending on whether the game state is a non-time saving state or a time saving state. In addition, the variation pattern of the normal design differs depending on whether it is a hit or a loss, and in the case of a hit, it also differs depending on the type of the normal design.

After S412, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of normal pattern suspension (S413). Then, each normal figure reservation data in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 is shifted from the current storage area to the storage area with the higher read priority, and the last shifted storage area is initialized. (S414). As a result, the general map suspension is digested in the order in which it was stored.

After S414, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the general pattern indicator 82 to start variable display of normal symbols according to the variation pattern determined in S412 (S415). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal symbol variation start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S416). The normal symbol variation start command includes stop symbol data information and variation pattern information. The normal pattern variation start command is output to the performance control board 120, and the performance control board 120 executes the performance corresponding to the variation start command. After S416, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 2 (S417), and ends the normal symbol waiting process.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
Next, the processing during normal symbol fluctuation in S312 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the normal symbol fluctuation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S601). The variation time of the normal design is determined by the variation pattern determined by S412 of the normal design standby process described above. When the normal symbol fluctuation time has not elapsed (S601: NO), the normal symbol fluctuation processing is terminated. That is, the variable display of normal symbols is continued.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S601: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 normally sets a symbol fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S602). The fluctuation stop command is output to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 executes the production corresponding to the fluctuation stop command. After S602, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 3 (S603).

After S603, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the normal pattern display device 82 to stop the variable display of normal patterns (S604). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a determination time for stopping and displaying the normal symbols for a certain period of time (S605), and ends the normal symbol fluctuation process.

[Normal design confirmation process]
Next, the normal symbol determination process of S322 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the confirmation time set in S605 of the normal symbol fluctuation process has passed (S701). If the confirmation time has not elapsed (S701: NO), the normal symbol confirmation process is terminated.

If the fixed time has elapsed (S701: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the normal winning flag is on, that is, whether or not the winning of the normal symbol is won (S711). If the normal hit flag is ON (S711: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 4 (S712).

After S712, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S721). The auxiliary game start command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the process corresponding to the command is executed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

After S721, the game control microcomputer 101 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the game state for the second starting port 12 (S722). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the auxiliary game counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 12 is opened during the auxiliary game to a value corresponding to the game state (S723). In the pachinko game machine PY1, the second start port 12 is opened once in the non-time saving state, so the counter value is set to 1, and in the time saving state, the second start port 12 is opened twice. Therefore, 2 is set to the counter value. After S723, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the auxiliary game (S724). That is, the auxiliary game is started. After S724, the normal symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is not on (S711: NO), the determination of the normal symbol is lost, and the auxiliary game is not executed, so the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 1 (S751 ). After S751, the normal symbol determination process is terminated.

[Auxiliary game processing]
Next, the auxiliary game process of S332 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the auxiliary game process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the auxiliary game end flag is ON (S801). The auxiliary game end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 12 associated with the auxiliary game has ended, and is off at the start of the auxiliary game.

If the auxiliary game end flag is off (S801: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the second starting port 12 is open (S811). In the auxiliary game, since the electric chew 12D is operated to open the second starting port 12 over a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 7), in S811 the second starting port 12 is opened, that is, the electric chew 12D is in operation will decide whether or not

If the second starting port 12 is not opened (S811: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the second starting port 12 (S812). Specifically, in S812, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the opening of the auxiliary game has ended and the timing has come to start opening the second starting port 12 for the first time, or the interval time from the end of the previous opening has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start opening the second starting port 12 .

If it is time to open the second starting port 12 (S812: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 opens the second starting port 12 according to the opening pattern set at S722 of the normal symbol determination process. It is opened (S813). After S813, or if it is not time to open the second starting port 12 (S812: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the auxiliary game process.

On the other hand, if the second starting port 12 is opened (S811: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied (S821). The conditions for closing the second starting port 12 include that the number of game balls entering the second starting port 12 is equal to or greater than a predetermined maximum winning number, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. In the game control microcomputer 101, when even one of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum winning number is four. If the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is not satisfied (S821: NO), the auxiliary game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the second starting port 12 is continued.

When the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied (S821: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the second starting port 12 (S822). After S822, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the opening counter of the second starting port 12 (S823). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the open counter of the second starting port 12 has reached 0 (S831).

When the opening counter of the second starting port 12 becomes 0 (S831: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the ending time of the auxiliary game (S832). After S832, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the auxiliary game end flag (S833) and ends the auxiliary game process. Also, if the open counter of the second starting port 12 is not 0 (S831: NO), the auxiliary game is being continued, and for the next opening of the second starting port 12, without performing S832 to S833, the auxiliary game End the game process.

On the other hand, if the auxiliary game end flag is on (S801: YES), since the opening of the second starting port 12 in the auxiliary game is all finished and the ending is started, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the ending time has passed (S841). If the ending time has passed (S841: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the auxiliary game end flag (S842), turns off the normal hit flag (S843), and changes the normal operation status to 1. (S844). After S844, the game control microcomputer 101 ends the auxiliary game process.

[Special action processing]
Next, the special action process of S131 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 divides the processing relating to the special figure display 81, the first big winning device 14D, and the second big winning device 15D into four stages, and assigns "special action status 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5”. The initial value of the special action status is 1, which means that neither the variable display of special symbols nor the jackpot game is being performed. A special action status of 2 means that the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When the special action status is 3, it means that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the fixed time has not passed. A special action status of 4 means that the winning of the jackpot is confirmed and the jackpot game is in progress, and a special action status of 5 means that the winning of the small win is confirmed and the game is in progress do.

In the special action process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the first special action status is 1 (S901), 2 or not (S911), 3 or not (S921), 4 or not (S931), and determine which status it corresponds to at the moment.

Then, if the special action status is 1 (S901: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special symbol standby process (S902). If the special action status is 2 (S911: YES), the process during special symbol fluctuation is executed (S912). If the special action status is 3 (S921: YES), a special symbol determination process is executed (S922). If the special action status is 4 (S931: YES), a jackpot game process is executed (S932). On the other hand, if the special action status is 5 (S931: NO), small winning game processing is executed (S942).

[Special symbol standby process]
FIG. 39 shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process of S902 of FIG. In the special symbol waiting process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the number of second special symbol reservations is 0, that is, whether or not there is memory of the lottery information (such as a jackpot random number) regarding the second special symbol reservations. (S1001). If the number of second special figure reservations is 0 (S1001: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of first special figure reservations is 0 (S1020). That is, the game control microcomputer 101 gives priority to the process related to the second special figure reservation over the process related to the first special figure reservation.

If the number of first special figure reservations is also 0 (S1020: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect is started (S1031). The customer waiting effect is a effect of displaying a plurality of waiting screens and demonstration images on the image display device 50 during the waiting state. If the customer waiting effect is started (S1031: YES), the special symbol waiting process is ended.

If the customer waiting effect has not started (S1031: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 sets a customer waiting standby command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1032). The customer waiting standby command set in the output buffer is output to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 executes processing according to the command. After S1032, the special symbol standby process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the number of second special figure reservations is not 0 (S1001: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first stored second special figure reservation has won a jackpot. A jackpot determination process is executed (S1011).

FIG. 40 shows the procedure of the big hit determination process of S1011. In the jackpot determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first reads out the second special figure suspension stored first from the second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as a determination value (S1101). Specifically, in S1101, the value of each random number of the jackpot random number, the jackpot type random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number is read.

After S1101, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8(A) to determine a jackpot, a small hit, or a loss based on the read jackpot random number (S1102). The special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are provided with separate big hit determination tables, and in S1102, determination is performed using the corresponding big hit determination table. After S1102, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the determination result of S1102 (S1111).

When the jackpot is won (S1111: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot flag (S1112). The jackpot flag is used to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. After S1112, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8B to determine the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number (S1113). After S1113, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot stop symbol according to the determination result of S1113 (S1114), and ends the jackpot determination process.

If the jackpot has not been won (S1111: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the small win has been won based on the determination result of S1102 (S1121). When the small hit is won (S1121: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the small hit flag (S1122). The small hit flag is used for judging whether or not the small hit is won. After S1122, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8B to determine the type of the small hit based on the read jackpot type random number (S1123). It should be noted that a separate table for type determination may be provided for the big win and the small win. After S1123, the game control microcomputer 101 determines small winning stop symbol data corresponding to the small winning type (S1124), and ends the big winning determination process.

On the other hand, when a small hit is not won, that is, in the case of a loss (S1121: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines stop symbol data for a loss (S1131), ends the big hit determination process, and special symbol standby process. back to

Returning to the description of FIG. 39, after S1011, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number and reach random number in addition to the jackpot random number and jackpot type random number (S1012). Specifically, in S1012, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a variation pattern according to the game state using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation display time of the special symbol is also determined.

After S1012, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of second special figure reservations (S1014). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the data of each special figure reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b from the current storage area to the storage area with a higher priority of reading, and finally shifts The shift source storage area is initialized (S1015). As a result, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

After S1015, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the second special symbol indicator 81b to start variable display of special symbols according to the variation pattern determined at S1012 (S1016). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the variation start command to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1017). The variation start command includes information on the stop symbol data and information on the variation pattern (information including the variation display time). The variation start command is output to the performance control board 120, and the performance control board 120 executes the performance corresponding to the variation start command. After S1017, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 2 (S1018) and ends the special symbol standby process.

On the other hand, the number of the second special figure reservation is 0 (S1001: YES), the number of the first special figure reservation is not 0 (S1020: NO), the game control microcomputer 101, the second special figure reservation In the same way as in the case, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won is executed (S1021). S1021 is the same processing as S1011, but each random number is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

After S1021, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a variation pattern based on various random numbers and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (S1022). After S1022, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of the first special figure reservation (S1024). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the data of each special figure reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a from the current storage area to the storage area with the higher read priority, and finally shifts The shift source storage area is initialized (S1025). As a result, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

After S1025, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the first special symbol indicator 81a to start variable display of special symbols according to the variation pattern determined at S1022 (S1026). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the fluctuation start command to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1027), as in S1016. After S1027, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 2 (S1018), and ends the special symbol standby process.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
FIG. 41 shows the procedure of the process during special symbol fluctuation in S912 of FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S1501). The variation time of the special symbol is determined by the variation pattern determined by S1012 or S1022 of the special symbol standby process described above. If the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S1501: NO), the special symbol variation process is terminated. That is, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special symbol variation stop command to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1502). The information of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is included in the special symbol variation start command. The fluctuation stop command is output to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 executes the production corresponding to the fluctuation stop command. After S1502, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 3 (S1503).

After S1503, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special symbol indicator 81 to stop the variable display of the special symbols (S1504). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a fixed time for stopping and displaying the special symbol for a certain period of time (S1505), and ends the special symbol changing process.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
FIG. 42 shows the procedure of the special symbol confirmation process of S922 of FIG. In the special symbol confirmation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the confirmation time set in S1505 of the above-described special symbol fluctuation process has elapsed (S1601). If the confirmation time has not elapsed (S1601: NO), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

If the fixed time has passed (S1601: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes a game state management process for managing the game state (S1602). FIG. 43 shows the procedure of the game state management process.

In the game state management process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701). The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game state is the time saving state, and if the game state is the time saving state, it is turned on, and if it is not the time saving state, it is turned off. If the time saving flag is ON (S1701: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol is performed (S1702). Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed (S1702: YES), the first time reduction counter is subtracted by one (S1703), and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed ( S1702: NO), subtract one from the second time reduction counter (S1704). The first time-saving counter indicates the remaining number of times that the variable display of the first special symbol can be executed in the time-saving state, and the second time-saving counter indicates the remaining number of times that the second special symbol can be variablely displayed in the time-saving state. is shown. Then, each time the variable display of each special symbol (lottery for a big hit) is performed in the time saving state, the time saving counter corresponding to the special symbol is subtracted by one.

After S1703 or S1704, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the value of either the first time saving counter or the second time saving counter has become 0 (S1711). If the value of the first time saving counter or the second time saving counter is 0 (S1711: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the time saving flag in order to terminate the time saving state (S1712). After S1712, or if neither the first time saving counter nor the second time saving counter is 0 (S1711: NO), the game state management process is terminated.

Returning to the description of FIG. 42, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot has been won (S1611). If the jackpot flag is on (S1611: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 4 (S1612). And the microcomputer 101 for game control turns off a time saving flag (S1614), and makes a game state a non-time saving state. As a result, during execution of a jackpot game to be described later, it is controlled as a non-time-saving state. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a low base state during execution of the jackpot game.

After S1614, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the jackpot game (S1621). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the performance control board 120, and the performance control board 120 executes processing according to the command.

After S1621, the game control microcomputer 101 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of jackpot for the big winning opening (S1622). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of openings of the big winning opening during the big winning game to a value corresponding to the type of big winning (S1623). In the pachinko game machine PY1, if the "16R time-saving 4 times jackpot", the first big winning opening 14 is opened 16 times, so 16 is set to the counter value. If it is a "9R time-saving 9-times jackpot", the first big winning opening 14 is opened 9 times, so 9 is set to the counter value. If it is a "5R time-saving 4 times jackpot", the first big prize opening 14 is opened 5 times, so 5 is set to the counter value. If it is a "4R time-saving one-time jackpot", the first big prize opening 14 is opened four times, so 4 is set to the counter value. After S1623, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the jackpot game (S1624). That is, a jackpot game is started. After S1624, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on (S1611: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on, that is, whether or not the small hit is won (S1631). If the small hit flag is ON (S1631: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 5 (S1632).

After S1632, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a small winning opening command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the small winning game (S1641). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the performance control board 120, and the performance control board 120 executes processing according to the command.

After S1641, the game control microcomputer 101 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of small win for the big winning opening (S1642). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of openings of the large winning opening during the small winning game to a value corresponding to the type of the small winning (S1643). In the pachinko game machine PY1, if the type of small win is "15R time-saving 4 times small win", the second big winning hole 15 is opened once, and the game ball moves through the specific area 16 when the second big winning hole 15 is opened. When it passes, the first big prize winning opening 14 is opened 15 times, so that the big winning opening 16 is opened at maximum 16 times. That is, 16, which is the total number of openings of the big winning openings in the small winning game and the two-kind big winning game, is set as the counter value. If it is "8R short time 4 times small hit", the second big winning hole 15 is opened once, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 when the second big winning hole 15 is opened, the first big winning is continued. Since the opening 14 is opened 8 times, 9, which is the total number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game and the 2 types of big winning games, is set as the counter value. If it is "4R short time 4 times small hit", the second big winning hole 15 is opened once, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 when the second big winning hole 15 is opened, the first big winning is continued. Since the opening 14 is opened four times, 5, which is the total number of openings of the big winning opening in the small winning game and the two-kind big winning game, is set as the counter value. After S1643, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the small winning game (S1644).

After S1644, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the distribution operation flag (S1645). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 16k. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 starts the operation of the distribution member 16k in conjunction with the small winning game. After S1645, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not on (S1631: NO), it means that you have won a loss and neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is executed, so the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 1. (S1651). After S1651, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

[Jackpot game processing]
FIG. 44 shows the procedure of the jackpot game process of S932 of FIG. In the jackpot game process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is on (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game opening has ended, and is off at the start of the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is off (S2001: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big winning opening is open (S2011). In the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the number of rounds (see FIG. 9), so in S2011 it is determined whether or not the big prize opening corresponding to the number of rounds is open. The number of rounds is obtained from the total number of rounds and the value of the opening counter of the big winning opening.

If the large winning opening is not opened (S2011: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the large winning opening (S2012). Specifically, in S2012, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether it is time to start opening the big winning opening corresponding to the first round after the opening of the jackpot game ends, or from the end of opening the last big winning opening. After the interval time has passed, it is determined whether or not it is time to start opening the big prize opening corresponding to this round.

If the time has come to open the big winning opening (S2012: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 has reached the time to open according to the opening pattern set at S1622 or S1642 of the above-described special symbol determination process. The large winning opening is opened (S2015). After S2015, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the round command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2016). The round command set in the output buffer is output to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 executes processing corresponding to the command. As a result, the round number during the jackpot game is notified. After S2016, or if it is not time to open the big winning opening (S2012: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the large winning opening is open (S2011: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied (S2021). The conditions for closing the big winning opening include that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening is equal to or greater than a predetermined maximum winning number, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. In the game control microcomputer 101, when even one of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum winning number is eight. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (S2021: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the big winning opening is continued.

When the condition for closing the large winning opening is satisfied (S2021: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the large winning opening satisfying the closing condition (S2022). After S2022, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the opening counter of the big winning opening (S2023). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening counter of the big winning opening has reached 0 (S2031).

When the opening counter of the big winning opening becomes 0 (S2031: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot ending command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to end the jackpot game (S2032). . The ending command set in the output buffer is output to the performance control board 120, and the performance control board 120 executes processing according to the command. As a result, the ending of the jackpot game is started.

After S2032, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot end flag (S2033), and starts timing the jackpot game ending time (S2034). After S2034, the jackpot game process is terminated. Also, if the opening counter of the big winning opening is not 0 (S2031: NO), the big winning game is being continued, and the big winning game processing is ended without performing S2032 to S2034 for the next opening of the big winning opening. do.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end flag is on (S2001: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the opening of the jackpot game has ended and the ending has started. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S2041). If the ending time has passed (S2041: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the jackpot end flag (S2042), turns off the jackpot flag (S2043), and changes the special action status to 1 ( S2044).

After S2044, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the time saving flag (S2045). In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game state shifts to the time-saving state after the big win game is completed, but when a jackpot is provided in which the game state does not shift to the time-saving state, the type of the big win is determined, The time saving flag is turned on on the condition that the time saving state is a big hit.

After S2045, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the first time saving counter and the second time saving counter according to the jackpot type (S2046). Concretely, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the number of time reductions of the first special symbol differs depending on whether the jackpot game is based on the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When the big win game is based on the first special pattern, 5 is set to the first time saving counter, and when the big winning game is based on the second special pattern, 8 is set to the first time saving counter. In addition, when the jackpot type is "4R time saving 1 time jackpot", 1 is set to the second time saving counter, otherwise 4 is set to the second time saving counter. As a result, the pachinko game machine PY1 continues the game in the time saving state until the next big win is won or until either one of the first time saving counter and the second time saving counter becomes 0 without winning the big win. to enable. After S2046, the jackpot game process is terminated.

[Small winning game processing]
45 and 46 show the procedure of the small winning game process of S942 of FIG. In the small hit game process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is on (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the large winning opening associated with the small winning game has ended, and is off at the start of the small winning game.

If the small hit end flag is off (S2301: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big winning opening is open (S2311). Since the second big winning hole 15 is opened in the small winning game, it is determined whether or not the second big winning hole 15 is opened in S2311.

If the large winning opening is not opened (S2311: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the large winning opening (S2312). Specifically, in S2312, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to start opening the second big winning opening 15 after the opening of the small winning game is finished. In addition, in this form, since only 1R of the second big winning opening 15 is opened for one small winning game, it is not necessary to judge the elapse of the interval time from the end of the previous opening. When opening the second big winning hole 15, the elapse of the interval time is also determined.

If it is time to open the big winning gate (S2312: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 opens the big winning gate when it is time to open it according to the set opening pattern of the big winning gate ( S2313). That is, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 15 is opened. After S2313, or if it is not time to open the big winning opening (S2312: NO), the small winning game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the large winning opening is open (S2311: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied (S2321). As in S2021, the closing condition of the big winning opening is that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening is equal to or greater than the predetermined maximum number of winnings, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern of the big winning opening has elapsed. , is included. In this embodiment, the maximum winning number is eight. In the game control microcomputer 101, when even one of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (S2321: NO), the small winning game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the big winning opening is continued.

When the condition for closing the large winning opening is satisfied (S2321: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the large winning opening satisfying the closing condition (S2322). That is, in this embodiment, the second big winning opening 15 is closed. After S2322, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the opening counter of the big winning opening (S2323). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the small winning end flag (S2324), and ends the small winning game processing. When opening a plurality of R second big winning openings 15, the small winning end flag is turned on on the condition that the opening counter reaches a predetermined number.

On the other hand, if the small winning end flag is on (S2301: YES), since the opening of the large winning opening in the small winning game has been completed, the game control microcomputer 101 closes the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the interval time until the second type jackpot game is started has passed (S2331). If the interval time has not passed (S2331: NO), the small winning game process is terminated. If the interval time has passed (S2331: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the small hit end flag (S2332), and further turns off the small hit flag (S2333).

After S2333, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the V flag is on (S2341). The V flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, and is turned on when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16.

If the V flag is off (S2341: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the opening counter of the big winning opening to 0 (S2361) because the second jackpot game is not executed. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special action status to 1 (S2362), and ends the small winning game process. That is, the opening of the first big winning hole 14 after the 2nd round is not executed, and only the 1st round is executed to end the game relating to the small win.

If the V flag is on (S2341: YES), it is necessary to execute a two-type jackpot game, so the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot flag (S2342), and further changes the special action status to 4. (S2343). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the V flag (S2344).

After S2344, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2346). If the time saving flag is ON (S2346: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the time saving flag (S2347). Thereby, during execution of a jackpot game, it is controlled as a non-time-saving state.

After S2347, or if the time saving flag is off (S2346: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the jackpot opening command to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the two-type jackpot game ( S2351). In addition to the opening command, a right-handed command is also set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at S2351. As a result, the pachinko game machine PY1 shifts from the small winning game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened to the type 2 big winning game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened. That is, the opening of the first big winning hole 14 after the 2Rth is executed. As the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 14, the opening pattern set in S1642 of the special symbol determination process is used. After S2351, the small winning game process is terminated.

[Distribution operation processing]
Next, the distribution operation process of S141 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the distribution operation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the distribution operation flag is ON (S2501). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 16k, and is turned on when a small win is won in the big win lottery. If the distribution operation flag is off (S2501: NO), the distribution operation process is terminated.

If the distribution operation flag is ON (S2501: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 starts operating the distribution member 16k according to a predetermined pattern (S2502). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the V validity period (S2503).

Specifically, in S2502, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a timer for measuring the operation period of the distribution member 16k, and turns on the distribution solenoid 16s in response to the opening timing of the distribution member 16k. Then, the distribution solenoid 16s is turned off in response to the closing timing of the distribution member 16k. As a result, the distribution member 16k performs a constant operation from the start of the opening of the small winning game.

In addition, the V effective period is a period set for the constant operation of the distribution member 16k as described above, and when there is detection of the passage of the game ball based on the signal from the specific area sensor 16a, that It is the period during which the detection is considered valid. Specifically, the V valid period is a period from when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the passage permitting state until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is longer than the time for controlling the distribution member 16k to the passage permitting state, considering the time lag from when the game ball passes through the position of the distribution member 16k until it reaches the specific area 16.例文帳に追加

After S2503, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 16k has ended (S2504). Specifically, in S2504, based on the timer set in S2502, it is determined whether or not the operation period until the constant operation of the distribution member 16k ends has elapsed. If the operation of the distribution member 16k has ended (S2504: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the distribution operation flag (S2505). After S2505, or if the operation of the distribution member 16k has not ended (S2504: NO), the distribution operation process ends.

11. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 in the production control board 120 of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. Counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the operation description of the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124 .

[Direction-side activation process]
The effect side activation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect-side activation process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on.

In the effect side activation process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first initializes the effect CPU 122 (S4001). Specifically, in S4001, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like. Moreover, in S4001, when the RAM initialization command is received from the microcomputer 101 for game control, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control initializes RAM124 for production|presentation. As a result, various information stored in the effect RAM 124 is lost. Note that S4001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After S4001, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits interruption (S4004). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the values of various random numbers (S4005). Specifically, in S4005, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the values of various random numbers such as effect symbol random numbers, variable effect pattern random numbers, notice effect random numbers, and notice effect type random numbers. These random numbers are random numbers different from the random numbers used in the game control microcomputer 101 described above, and are used only in the performance control microcomputer 121 . The random number update method may be the same as that of the game control microcomputer 101, or may be different.

After S4005, the effect control microcomputer 121 transmits various commands set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 to the image control board 140 and the like (S4006). For example, the image control board 140 that has received the command causes the image display device 50 to display various still images or moving images and causes the speaker 52 to output various sounds according to the command. That is, it executes a performance symbol variation performance, a game performance associated with a big win game or a small win game, a customer waiting performance, and the like.

It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 121 lights the frame lamp 53 through the character object lamp control board 162 as various effects are executed by the image control board 140 . In addition, since the game control board 100 does not accept the input from the effect control board 120 as described above, the command transmitted from S4006 is not inputted to the game control microcomputer 101 .

After S4006, the effect control microcomputer 121 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, it is possible to execute various kinds of processing such as the production side 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) and the production side 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010).

In addition, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control also performs interrupt processings other than S4009 and S4010. For example, when the command sent from the game control board 100 is input to the performance I/O port 138 of the performance control microcomputer 121, the performance control microcomputer 121 stores the command in the performance RAM 124. Game control Execute command interrupt processing. Game control command interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4009, S4010).

[Production side 2 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the effect side 2 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect side 2ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 each time an interrupt pulse of 2ms cycle is input.

In the production side 2ms timer interrupt processing, the production control microcomputer 121 first receives information on whether or not the production button 40k and the select button 42k are operated based on output signals from the production button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a. The input data shown is created (S4201). If the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with an input member other than these, the input data also includes information on the presence or absence of input from the input member.

After S4201, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs control for lighting or extinguishing the frame lamp 53 according to the lamp data created by the effect side 10ms timer interrupt process described later (S4202). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs control for displacing the decoration movable body 55k according to the movable body drive data similarly created by the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4203).

After S4203, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processes such as resetting the watchdog timer (S4299). After S4299, the production side 2ms timer interrupt processing is ended.

[Production side 10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the effect side 10ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The production side 10 ms timer interrupt processing is executed by the production control microcomputer 121 each time an interrupt pulse of 10 ms cycle is input.

In the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes the effect side received command analysis process for analyzing the command received from the game control board 100 (S4301). Details of S4301 will be described later.

After S4301, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the input data created in S4201 of the production side 2ms timer interrupt process (S4303). And the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs input part control according to operation to various input devices based on input data (S4304).

After S4304, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 53 according to various effects (S4305). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates movable body drive data for controlling the operation of the decoration movable body 55k (S4306).

After S4306, the production control microcomputer 121 executes other processing such as updating various random numbers used in the production control microcomputer 121 (S4399), and ends the production side 10 ms timer interrupt processing.

[Direction Side Received Command Analysis Processing]
FIG. 51 shows the procedure of the production-side received command analysis process in S4301 of FIG. In the production side received command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). The first start winning command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball enters the first start hole 11 as a trigger. The second starting winning command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball enters the second starting port 12 as a trigger. As described above, the start winning command includes information on whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of the jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, fluctuation time, and whether or not SP reach is performed.

When the starting winning command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 adds 1 to the pending counter corresponding to the received starting winning command (S4402). There are two types of suspension counters, a first special figure suspension counter corresponding to the first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and a second special figure suspension counter corresponding to the second special figure suspension storage unit 105b, starting winning command is received, the suspension counter corresponding to the special figure suspension storage unit 105 that stores the start winning command is incremented by one. That is, the pending counter is a counter that counts the number of start winning commands to be stored for each special figure pending storage unit 105 .

After S4402, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the received start winning command and the received counter value in the effect RAM 124 (S4403). Specifically, in S4403, if the received starting winning command is the first starting winning command, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a, and if it is the second starting winning command, the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b. It should be noted that the starting winning command is stored in a storage area in which the starting winning command is not stored out of the storage areas provided in each special figure reservation storage unit. Further, after S4402, the effect control microcomputer 121 prereads the success or failure of the big hit and the variation pattern based on the starting winning command, determines the pending icon HA, and displays it on the image display device 50 (S4404).

After S4404, or when the start winning command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4401: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation start command is received (S4411). The variation start command is output from the game control board 100, for example, when starting the variation display of the special symbol.

When the variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (S4411: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 shifts the storage area of each start winning command stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 (S4412). Specifically, in S4412, the effect control microcomputer 121 is the starting winning command with the highest priority among each starting winning command stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, that is, starting winning corresponding to the reception counter with the smallest value Each start winning command stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 that stores the command is shifted by one from the current storage area to the storage area with the higher read priority, and the last shifted shift Initialize the original storage area.

After 4412, the effect control microcomputer 121 subtracts 1 from the reservation counter corresponding to the special figure reservation storage unit 105 that stores the starting winning command shifted at S4412 (S4413). After S4413, the effect control microcomputer 121 shifts the display position of the pending icon HA (S4414). After S4414, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses one of the start winning commands with the highest priority or the variation start command among the starting winning commands stored in the effect RAM 124 to determine and determine the contents of the effect of the variation. The production performed is executed (S4415). Specifically, in S4415, a production scenario is determined according to the variation pattern, an image according to the scenario is displayed on the image display device 50, and music, sound effects, and lines are output from the speaker 52. Also, the lighting pattern of the frame lamp 53 and the movable pattern of the decorative movable body 55k are determined. It also determines the execution timing of various advance notice effects.

It should be noted that the selected production scenario differs depending on the progress of the game. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 has game stages as shown in FIG. 11, and the effects to be performed at each stage are determined. Therefore, a production scenario is selected from the production scenarios for the normal time, and a production scenario is selected from the production scenarios for the chance at the time of the chance. Also, even at the time of a chance, in the first time reduction production part, a production scenario is selected from among the production scenarios for the first time reduction production part, and in the second time reduction production part, from among the production scenarios for the second time reduction production part. When the production scenario is selected and the non-time-saving remaining reservation exclusive production is performed, the scenario for the non-time-saving remaining reservation exclusive production is selected.

After S4415, or when the variation start command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4411: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4431 ). The opening command is output from the game control board 100 when starting a special game such as a jackpot game.

When an opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4431: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes various processes related to the special game opening effect (S4432).

After S4432, or when the opening command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4431: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4441). . The ending command, for example, is output from the game control board 100 when ending the special game.

When the ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4441: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes various processes related to the special game ending effect (S4442).

After S4442, or when the ending command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4441: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the game control board 100 (S4451 ). The V passing command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 within the V valid period.

When the V passing command is received from the game control board 100 (S4451: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the image display device 50 to display an image including a message notifying that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16. Various types of processing relating to the passage effect are executed (S4452).

After S4452, or when the V passing command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4451: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes processing corresponding to commands other than the above-described commands (S4499). Commands other than the above commands include, for example, various anomaly notification commands, surplus ball receiving tray 35 full notification commands, and customer waiting standby commands output when the variable display of special symbols is not performed for a predetermined time. . After S4499, the production side received command analysis processing is terminated.

12. Effect of the Embodiment In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, at a predetermined timing, the mode for the pending icon HA corresponding to the pending lottery information (holding of the special figure 2) currently stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 105b is performed, and the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot is displayed on each of the individual reserved icons HA. As a result, the player can have a certain degree of expectation for each hold, and an improvement in interest can be expected.

In particular, in the one-type two-type machine such as the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the winning probability of the small win is high in the winning/failing determination of the special figure 2, and the determination result is likely to have the possibility of winning the big win. Therefore, even with the reserved lottery information memorized at the time of the final variation display in the time saving state, there is a high possibility that the result of the determination that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot is high, and the degree of attention of the players to the result of the determination of the success or failure of the reserved lottery information. high. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

13. Modified Example of Embodiment The present embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, the present invention can naturally be improved and modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the numerical values described in the present embodiment (number of lotteries, setting values of various tables, upper limits of the number of various types of reservations, etc.) are examples, and may be selected as appropriate.

Also, in the embodiment, the game machine is equipped with both the 1st and 2nd jackpots (jackpot by passing through the specific area 16), but the game machine may be equipped with only the 1st jackpot.

Further, in the embodiment, the processing regarding the second special figure reservation has priority over the processing regarding the first special diagram reservation, but the processing regarding the first special diagram reservation may be given priority. Further, the process for the second special figure reservation may be performed in parallel with the process for the first special figure reservation. That is, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be changed simultaneously. In this case, when a special pattern indicating a big win or a small win is stopped and displayed in one of them, the variable display of the other special pattern is forcibly stopped and displayed as a losing pattern, and a big win game or a small win game is executed. .

Also, in the embodiment, as a counter that counts the number of variable display times in the time saving state, two types of time saving counter of special figure 1 and time saving counter of special figure 2 are provided, and when one of the times becomes 0, Configured to end the time-saving state. On the other hand, only one counter that does not distinguish between special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be set, and when the number of times becomes 0, the time saving state may be terminated.

In addition, in the embodiment, when a small win is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the opening pattern for passing can always cause the passage to the specific area 16 by playing the game correctly. The configuration is such that the second big winning port 15 and the distribution member 16k are operated. On the other hand, an open pattern in which passage to the specific area 16 may not occur even if the right-handed stroke is continued (that is, the winning timing to the second large winning opening 15 is the distribution member 16k taking the passage permission state). It is also possible to use an opening pattern) in which passage to the specific region 16 occurs if the timing matches the specified timing, but passage to the specific region 16 does not occur if the timing does not match. In addition, such an open pattern may be applied to all the small winning patterns in the lottery of the special figure 2, or may be applied to a part of the small winning patterns.

Further, in the embodiment, the display unit for performing the variable effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display unit 50a of the image display device 50), but it is configured by each display unit of two or more display devices. may For example, in a configuration in which a sub display device is provided in addition to the image display device 50 as the main display device, a variable effect of the performance symbol EZ is performed on the display screen of the main display device, and on the display screen of the sub display device. It may be configured so as to perform a variable performance of the small pattern KZ. In addition, it may be configured such that the normal map effect is performed on the display screen of the sub display device. A touch panel comprising a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the game machine frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device of this touch panel may be used as a sub-display device.

Further, in the embodiment, the first big winning opening 14 is opened in the big winning game, and the second big winning opening 15 is opened in the small winning game. On the other hand, at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game may include a round in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. In this case, it is constructed so that the V-pass during execution of the big winning game will not cause the further big winning game to be executed.

Also, in the embodiment, the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is not provided with a small hit, but a small hit may be provided. In addition, the types of each big win and each small win in the embodiment are also examples, and further types with different numbers of rounds and opening patterns of the big winning openings may be further provided for each win.

Also, the rules (see FIG. 31) regarding the generation of the start winning command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the number of special figure reservations, information on the game state, information on the variation pattern, and the like.

In addition, in the embodiment, the game area 6 is divided into a left game area 6L and a right game area 6R with respect to the horizontal direction in the game area 6. It may be a configuration that distinguishes against. In this case, only the flow down due to the game ball's own weight is taken into consideration, but for example, a mechanism for moving the game ball in the vertical direction may be used to move the game ball upward. That is, the so-called gauge configuration is not limited to the arrangement of the embodiment.

In addition, in the embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. One random number may be obtained and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big win or a small win, the type of the big win or a small win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

In addition, in the embodiment, as a random number to be obtained based on the passage to the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R, two random numbers per normal pattern random number and normal per pattern random number was obtained, but one A random number may be obtained and based on the random number, it may be determined whether or not it is a winning pattern, and furthermore, the type of a normal winning pattern may be determined.

In addition, the processing disclosed in the embodiment is mainly the game CPU 102 of the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100, the effect CPU 122 of the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120, and the image control board 140 Although it is executed by the image CPU 142, it may be executed by, for example, a single or multiple CPUs with a single control board. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 101 and the performance control microcomputer 121. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121 . Further, among the processes disclosed in the embodiments, part of the processes of the game control microcomputer 101 and the production control microcomputer 121 may be executed by another microcomputer. That is, the microcomputer 101 for game control, the microcomputer 121 for effect control, one microcomputer including these, and other hardware are combined, and these are all examples of means for executing various processes. Further, the processes disclosed in the embodiments can be realized in various forms such as a recording medium recording a program for executing the processes, a method, and the like.

A control method, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program for realizing the functions of the gaming machine are also novel and useful.

14. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions having the following configurations. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the invention are not limited to this appendix.

A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the first invention includes a predetermined ball entrance (second starting entrance 12) and numerical information for acquiring numerical information based on a ball entering the entrance. Acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S224), success/failure determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S1021, S1102) for determining at least the success of a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means, Special symbol display means (second special symbol display device 81b) for variably displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the suitability determination, and for stopping and displaying the special symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. And, when the result of the success/failure determination indicates that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, a special game execution means (game Control microcomputer 101, S932, S942), storage means (second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the result of the suitability determination The effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53) for performing an effect indicating the above, and the effect means, after the end of the special game, from the effect corresponding to the first success/failure determination to the upper limit A special performance (first time-saving performance part), which is a dedicated performance, is performed for the performance corresponding to the above-mentioned success/failure determination up to the N-th time, which is a number equal to or less than the number.

When there is numerical information (holding lottery information) that is not digested and held during a special game such as a jackpot game, such as a holding consecutive suggestion performance, the information is read in advance and the next jackpot is read during the execution period of the special game. The production is done to create a sense of anticipation for. However, after the end of the special game, no effect is performed to make the lottery based on the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the special game feel special. Therefore, according to the configuration of the first invention, after the end of the special game, a special effect different from the normal effect is performed for N times of the effect equal to or less than the upper limit number of numerical information that can be stored in the storage means. As a result, the lottery including the reserved lottery information stored at least at the end of the special game can have a special feeling.

Also, the N may be the number of numerical information stored in the storage means at the end of the special game. By limiting the object of the special performance to the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the special game, the reserved lottery information can be given a more special feeling.

Further, when the result of the win/fail judgment indicates that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, the effect means notifies the winning before the special symbol indicating the result of the win/fail judgment is stopped and displayed. It is preferable to perform the special effect including the previous announcement effect (special effect pattern TEZ). By announcing that there is a possibility of winning a big win, the player can know the possibility of winning the big win at an early stage, and the expectation for the big win can be heightened at an early stage.

Further, the effect means preferably selects the timing for executing the preceding notification effect from a plurality of timings until the special symbol display means stop-displays the special symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination. By not limiting the execution timing of the previous announcement performance, the expectation of the player for the previous announcement performance can be maintained.

In addition, it is preferable that the effect means performs the special effect including a muting effect in which the volume is lowered or silenced when the result of the win/fail determination is the winning of the jackpot. The inability to hear music or the like may cause the player to feel uncomfortable and to expect a big win.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the first invention, a lamp for effect (frame lamp 53) is provided, and the effect means turns off the lamp when the result of the winning/failure determination is a jackpot winning. It is preferable that the special effect including the light-off effect to be performed is performed. Turning off the lamp that lights up from the special game may make the player feel uncomfortable and expect a big win.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the first invention, the transition is made between a first ball-entering state and a second ball-entering state in which the ball is more easily entered into the entrance than the first ball-entering state. A displacement member (electric chew opening/closing member 12k), a first special prize-winning port (first big prize-winning port 14), and a second special prize-winning port (second big prize-winning port 15) are provided. There is a game state (non-time saving state) and a second game state (time saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball entering state than the first game state, and the game state is the special game is in the first game state while the special game is being performed, the state is shifted to the second game state after the end of the special game, and the special game execution means determines whether the result of the win/fail judgment is a small win. In this case, a small winning game is performed in which the first special winning hole is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and when the game ball entering the first special winning hole passes through a specific area, the second It is preferable to perform the above-mentioned special game (2 types of jackpot game) in which the special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the 1 type 2 type mixing machine, the probability of winning a small win is high in the judgment of special figure 2, and the judgment result is likely to be that there is a possibility of winning a big win. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a judgment result indicating that there is a possibility of winning a big win, and the player's attention is also high on the result of the winning judgment of the pending lottery information. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the second invention includes a predetermined ball entrance (second starting entrance 12) and numerical information for acquiring numerical information based on a ball entering the entrance. Acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S224), success/failure determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S1021, S1102) for determining at least the success of a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means, A storage means (second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and production suspension corresponding to individual numerical information stored in the storage means and effect pending image display means (image display device 50) for displaying an image (suspended icon HA), wherein the effect pending image display means displays the effect pending image at a predetermined timing as an expectation of winning the jackpot. It is characterized by changing to a mode showing the degree (second time reduction production part).

During the execution period of a special game such as a jackpot game, an effect is performed to create a sense of expectation for the next big win, such as the holding consecutive suggestion effect. However, after the end of the special game, only the advance notice effect indicating the degree of expectation is performed at each timing for each piece of reserved lottery information. That is, even if there is a plurality of pieces of reserved lottery information, the timing of the notice effect for each piece of reserved lottery information is the timing of each piece of reserved lottery information, which lacks interest. Therefore, according to the configuration of the second invention, the mode is changed with respect to the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information (reserved lottery information) currently stored in the storage means, and the winning of the jackpot is determined in each effect pending image. Show expectations. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a certain degree of anticipation with respect to the individual reserved lottery information, and to expect an improvement in amusement.

Further, the effect pending image display means changes all of the effect pending images corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing to show the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. , good. As a result, the player can have a certain degree of expectation for all of the pending lottery information, and an improvement in interest can be expected.

Further, the effect pending image display means selects whether or not to change the mode of the effect pending image at the predetermined timing, and when it is selected to change the mode of the effect pending image, the effect When the pending image is changed and furthermore the numerical information stored in the storage means includes information judged to have the possibility of winning the jackpot, it is determined that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot. It is preferable that changing the mode of the effect pending image is more likely to be selected as compared with the case where the object to be determined is not included. Even at a predetermined timing, there are cases where the mode of the performance pending image is changed and cases where it is not changed, and the mode of the performance pending image is easily changed when the pending lottery information with the possibility of winning the jackpot is stored. By doing so, it is possible to increase expectations for a big win when the mode of the effect pending image changes.

In addition, the effect pending image display means, when there is a plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, the result of the win/loss judgment is that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot. , it is preferable to change the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information with the possibility of winning the jackpot to a special mode (special type). A player's sense of expectation can be heightened by performing a special performance when there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot multiple times.

Further, the effect pending image display means displays the special value when there is a possibility of winning a jackpot as a result of the win/loss determination with all of the plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing. It is good to change it to a suitable aspect. By performing a special performance in a rare case where there is a high possibility that all the currently stored numerical information will win a jackpot, the player's sense of expectation can be heightened.

In addition, the effect pending image display means, in the plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, when there is a continuous possibility of winning a jackpot as a result of the win/loss determination , may be changed to the above-mentioned special embodiment. By performing a special performance in a rare case where there is a high possibility that the numerical information currently stored is likely to win consecutively, the expectation of the player can be heightened.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the second invention, the special symbols indicating the result of the winning/failure determination are variably displayed, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined variability time elapses from the start of the variable display. Special symbol display means (second special symbol display device 81b) to be used, and when the result of the success/failure determination is that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, by satisfying a predetermined condition, it is advantageous to the player. A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game is provided, and as a game state, a first game state (non-time saving state) and a player than the first game state There is a second game state (working time saving state) advantageous to the second game state, and the game state changes the special symbols a predetermined number of times by the special symbol display means without executing the special game after shifting to the second game state. When the display is performed, the game state shifts to the first game state, and after the game state shifts to the second game state, after the start of the variable display of the special symbols reaching the predetermined number of times, the special symbols are displayed. It is preferable that the predetermined timing is present before the end of the variable display. By changing the mode of the effect pending image in the final variation display when the second game state ends, the degree of expectation for the continuation of the second game state can be increased.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the second invention, the transition is made between a first ball-entering state and a second ball-entering state in which the ball is more easily entered into the entrance than the first ball-entering state. A displacement member (electric chew opening/closing member 12k), a first special prize-winning port (first big prize-winning port 14), a second special prize-winning port (second big prize-winning port 15), and the result of the judgment is a big win. special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility of As the state, there is a first game state (non-time-saving state) and a second game state (time-saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball-entered state than in the first game state. is in the first game state while the special game is being played, shifts to the second game state after the special game is finished, and the special game execution means determines whether the result of the win/fail judgment is small. When a win is won, a small winning game is performed in which the first special winning hole is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball entering the first special winning hole passes through a specific area. Secondly, it is preferable to perform the special game (2 types of jackpot game) in which the second special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the 1 type 2 type mixing machine, the probability of winning a small win is high in the judgment of special figure 2, and the judgment result is likely to be that there is a possibility of winning a big win. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a judgment result indicating that there is a possibility of winning a big win, and the player's attention is also high on the result of the winning judgment of the pending lottery information. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the third invention includes a predetermined ball entrance (second starting entrance 12) and numerical information for acquiring numerical information based on a ball entering the entrance. Acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S224), success/failure determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S1021, S1102) for determining at least the success of a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means, Effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53) for effecting the result of the success/failure determination, and storage means ( Second special figure pending storage unit 105b), and effect pending image display means (image display device 50) for displaying effect pending images (suspended icon HA) corresponding to individual numerical information stored in the storage means The effect pending image display means changes, at a predetermined timing, the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means to a mode corresponding to the mode of the effect performed by the effect means. It is characterized by performing a change production (second time reduction production part) that makes it possible.

During the execution period of a special game such as a jackpot game, an effect is performed to create a sense of expectation for the next big win, such as a reservation consecutive suggestion effect, and after the end of the big win game, for example, individual reservation lottery information is produced. A preview effect that indicates the degree of expectation is performed using a reserved image. However, regarding the variable effect for the variable display of the special symbol for one time, for example, even if the effect pending image with a low degree of expectation causes a long effect, or even if the effect pending image with a high degree of expectation There is a case where the game ends with a timed effect, and the player cannot necessarily assume the effect mode of the variable effect. Therefore, according to the configuration of the third invention, the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information (reserved lottery information) currently stored in the storage means is changed to the effect pending image corresponding to the effect mode. As a result, the player can assume the aspect of the performance corresponding to the reserved lottery information, and the degree of expectation for the big win corresponding to the aspect of the performance can be generated.

Further, the effect pending image display means preferably changes the effect pending image to a mode corresponding to the mode of the effect on a one-to-one basis. The one-to-one correspondence makes it easier to imagine the mode of presentation.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, the effect mode corresponding to the first effect pending image (special type), which is one of the effect pending images, is the first mode (with premium image PG There is a reach) and a second mode (ready without a premium image PG), and the effect means, when the first effect pending image is displayed on the effect pending image display means, if a predetermined condition is satisfied , the effect of the first mode is performed, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the effect of the second mode is performed. By providing the first performance performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied even with one performance pending image, the first performance can be made to have a special feeling, and the interest is improved. .

Further, the predetermined condition is that there are a plurality of pieces of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing that have a possibility of winning a jackpot as a result of the success/failure determination. Good. A player's sense of expectation can be heightened by performing a special performance when there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot multiple times.

In addition, the predetermined condition is that, among the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, the results of the success/failure determination are that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot consecutively. Good. A player's sense of expectation can be heightened by performing a special performance when there is a high possibility of successively winning big wins.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, as one of the effect pending images, among the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, the result of the win/fail judgment is a jackpot. When there is a succession of possible wins, a second effect pending image (special type) corresponding to the numerical information with the possibility of winning a big win is included, and the result of the judgment is that the winning is a big win. A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility, and the effect means , when a plurality of the second effect pending images are displayed by the effect pending image display means, the special A continuous special continuous effect (special scenario) may be performed during a period up to the second effect corresponding to the second effect pending image, with the effect during execution of the game interposed therebetween. A player's sense of expectation can be heightened by performing a special performance when there is a high possibility of successively winning big wins.

Further, the effect pending image display means preferably changes the effect pending image according to the type of ready-to-win during the effect performed by the effect means. Further, the effect pending image display means preferably changes the color of the effect pending image according to the mode of the effect performed by the effect means.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, an operation means (effect button 40k) for receiving an operation by the player is provided, and the effect pending image display means receives the effect during the effect performed by the effect means. The effect pending image may be changed according to the type or mode of operation means.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, the special symbols indicating the result of the winning/failure determination are variably displayed, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the special symbols are stop-displayed. Special symbol display means (second special symbol display device 81b) to be used, and when the result of the success/failure determination is that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, by satisfying a predetermined condition, it is advantageous to the player. A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game is provided, and as a game state, a first game state (non-time saving state) and a player than the first game state There is a second game state (working time saving state) advantageous to the second game state, and the game state changes the special symbols a predetermined number of times by the special symbol display means without executing the special game after shifting to the second game state. When the display is performed, the game state shifts to the first game state, and after the game state shifts to the second game state, after the start of the variable display of the special symbols reaching the predetermined number of times, the special symbols are displayed. It is preferable that the predetermined timing is present before the end of the variable display. By changing the mode of the effect pending image in the final variation display when the second game state (time saving state) ends, the degree of expectation for the continuation of the second game state can be increased.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, the transition is made between a first ball-entering state and a second ball-entering state in which the ball is more easily entered into the entrance than the first ball-entering state. A displacement member (electric chew opening/closing member 12k), a first special prize-winning port (first big prize-winning port 14), a second special prize-winning port (second big prize-winning port 15), and the result of the judgment is a big win. special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility of As the state, there is a first game state (non-time-saving state) and a second game state (time-saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball-entered state than in the first game state. is in the first game state while the special game is being played, shifts to the second game state after the special game is finished, and the special game execution means determines whether the result of the win/fail judgment is small. When a win is won, a small winning game is performed in which the first special winning hole is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball entering the first special winning hole passes through a specific area. Secondly, it is preferable to perform the special game (2 types of jackpot game) in which the second special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the 1 type 2 type mixing machine, the probability of winning a small win is high in the judgment of special figure 2, and the judgment result is likely to be that there is a possibility of winning a big win. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a judgment result indicating that there is a possibility of winning a big win, and the player's attention is also high on the result of the winning judgment of the pending lottery information. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the fourth invention includes a first ball entrance (first start opening 11) in which the ease of entering a ball does not change, and a second opening in which the ease of entering a ball changes. A ball entrance (second starting port 12), first numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S214) for acquiring numerical information based on the ball entering the first ball entrance, and the second Second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S224) for acquiring numerical information based on the entry of the ball into the entrance, and at least a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means. Based on the numerical information acquired by the first success determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S1011, S1102) and the second numerical information acquisition means for performing the first success judgment including the success judgment of at least the success judgment of the jackpot a second right/wrong determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S1021, S1102) for performing a second right/wrong determination, and a first special game that is advantageous to the player based on the result of the first right/wrong determination; Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) and second special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a second special game advantageous to the player based on the result of the second success/failure determination 101, S932, S942), a first storage means (first special figure reservation storage unit 105a) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to a first upper limit number, and the second Second storage means (second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to the second upper limit number, and individual numerical information stored in the first storage means effect pending image display means (image display device) for displaying a corresponding effect pending image (suspended icon HA) and effect pending images (suspended icon HA) corresponding to individual numerical information stored in the second storage means; 50), and an effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53) for performing an effect indicating the result of the first right or wrong determination and the second right or wrong determination, and the effect pending image display means After the first special game, at a predetermined timing, the effect pending image is changed to a mode indicating the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot (second time reduction effect part), and the effect means is the second special game. After that, a special effect (first time-saving effect part), which is a dedicated effect, is performed for the effect corresponding to the second propriety determination for N times.

Further, after the first special game, at the predetermined timing, the effect pending image display means prefetches all the numerical information stored in the second storage means, and the prefetched numerical information All of the corresponding effect pending images are changed to a mode indicating the degree of expectation of winning of the big win, and the effect means changes the effect corresponding to the second success/failure determination for the first time after the second special game. It is preferable that the special effect, which is a dedicated effect for the N times, is performed for the effect corresponding to the second right or wrong determination up to the N times, which is the number equal to or less than the second upper limit number.

During the execution period of a special game such as a jackpot game, such as the holding consecutive suggestion production, a production is performed to create a sense of expectation for the next big win, but after the jackpot game is over, individual holding lottery information is concerned. We are doing a notice production that shows the degree of expectation at each timing. However, if there is pending lottery information at the end of the jackpot game, or if there is pending lottery information at the end of the time-saving state, etc., the player may receive a special There is a sense of expectation, and a production that matches that expectation is desired. Therefore, according to the configuration of the fourth invention, numerical information (special figure 2 reservation) is accumulated in the second storage means after the first jackpot game, and based on the accumulated special figure 2 reservation, the first special effect including look-ahead (Second time reduction production part) is performed. After that, when a jackpot is won, a second special performance (first time-saving performance part) is carried out for N times of performance after the second jackpot game. In this way, by performing a special effect for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big win game and a special effect of changing all the prefetched effect reserved images, every time the big win game ends, various expectations are given to the player. can be given.

In the effect means, it is preferable that the number of numerical information stored in the second storage means is N when the second special game ends. By limiting the target of the second special performance to the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the second jackpot game, the reserved lottery information can be given a more special feeling.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, after the first special game, the displacement member (the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k) makes the second ball entrance into a state in which it is easy to enter the ball until a predetermined condition is satisfied. ), the first special symbol indicating the result of the first propriety determination is variably displayed, and after the lapse of the first variation time from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Special symbol display means (first special symbol display device 81a) and the second special symbol indicating the result of the second propriety determination are variably displayed, and after the second variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, A second special symbol display means (second special symbol display device 81b) for stopping and displaying the second special symbol, and the predetermined condition is that the second entrance is in a state where it is easy to enter. It is preferable that the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the fourth invention, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol reaching the predetermined number of times after the second ball entrance becomes easy to enter, the variable display of the special symbol is performed. It is preferable that there is the predetermined timing before the end of . A special expectation can be given to the change production by performing the change production in the final fluctuation at the end of the time saving.

Further, the effect pending image display means preferably changes the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information to be prefetched to a mode corresponding to the mode of effect. By changing the image to a performance pending image corresponding to the performance mode, the player can assume the mode of performance corresponding to the pending lottery information, and the degree of expectation for a big win corresponding to the mode of performance can be generated.

In addition, the second success/failure determination means includes determination of a small hit in the second success/failure determination, and the second special game execution means, when the result of the second success/failure determination is a big hit, the second special When a game is played and the result of the second success/failure determination is a small hit, the special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and then the game ball entering the special winning opening passes through a specific area. Also in this case, it is preferable to perform the second special game.

A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the fifth invention includes a predetermined ball entrance (second start opening 12), a first ball entrance state, and an earlier state than the first ball entrance state. A second ball entry state in which the ball is easily entered into the entry hole; Means (game control microcomputer 101, S224), and first success determination means (for game control Microcomputer 101, S1021, S1102) and a special symbol indicating the result of the first suitability determination are variably displayed, and after the lapse of the first variation time from the start of the variable display, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. When the result of the symbol display means (second special symbol display device 81b) and the first success/failure determination indicates that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, by satisfying a predetermined condition, it is advantageous to the player. Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game, and first storage means (first 2 special figure reservation storage unit 105b), a predetermined gate (gate 13), and second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S204) for acquiring numerical information based on the passage of the game ball to the gate and a second success determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S411, S502) for performing a second success determination including a success determination of a normal hit based on the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means; A normal pattern display means (normal pattern display device 82) for variably displaying a normal pattern indicating the result of a second right/wrong determination and stopping and displaying the normal pattern after a second fluctuation time elapses from the start of the variable display. Then, on the condition that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal winning stop mode indicating the winning of the normal winning by the normal symbol display means, an auxiliary game is performed in which the displacement member is set to the second ball entering state for a predetermined period. Auxiliary game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S332) and second storage means (normal figure reservation storage unit 106 ), and as game states, a first game state (non-time saving state) and a second game state (time saving state) , the game state is the first game state while the special game is being performed, and shifts to the second game state after the special game is completed; If the game state is the first game state, it is the first time, if the game state is the second game state, it is the second time that is shorter than the first time, and the game state is the first time. A third time which is shorter than the first variation time in the second game state and is a time during which the numerical information waiting for execution of the second success/failure determination can be stored in the second storage means during execution of the special game. It is characterized by being longer than time.

In a pachinko game machine, for example, there is a state called a time-saving state that is advantageous to the player. By operating the electric chew, the game balls are brought into a state where they can easily enter a predetermined starting hole, and the player can receive a lottery for a big win without greatly reducing the number of game balls. On the other hand, there are variations in the timing at which the operation of the electric chew is started after the transition to the time saving state, and it is not always possible to receive the benefits of the electric chew immediately.

If the first time (fluctuation time during the normal pattern jackpot game (normal time)) is too short, it will be consumed immediately even during the jackpot game, and it will be difficult to store the numerical information (normal pattern reservation) in the second storage means. . On the other hand, if it is too long, after the end of a special game such as a jackpot game, even if it shifts to the second game state (time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, the normal pattern fluctuation display (normal pattern fluctuation) does not end. , the initial operation start timing of the displacement member (variable winning device, electric chew) is delayed. Therefore, according to the configuration of the fifth invention, by setting the first time as described above, the general pattern reservation is accumulated at the end of the special game, and the general pattern started during the special game Immediately after the stop display of the normal pattern fluctuation after the end of the special game of the fluctuation, the variable display of the normal pattern in the time saving state can be started. The second time (the time for the normal figure fluctuation in the time saving state) is a time shorter than the first time, so that the stop display can be performed quickly and the displacement member can be operated. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the initial operation start timing of the displacement member.

In addition, in the second success/failure determination, it is determined with a high probability that the winning is normal, and the third time is the average passage interval at which the passage of the game ball to the gate is detected when the game ball is continuously fired. It is good. If the probability of winning a normal hit is high, the normal pattern fluctuation time (first time) is longer than the average passage interval of the gate, so that at least one pass through the gate during the normal pattern fluctuation display can be expected, and can save PTU reserves.

Moreover, it is preferable that the second upper limit number is a number of 2 or more. By enabling two or more normal-pattern reservations, a plurality of normal-pattern reservations are accumulated at the end of a jackpot game, and electric chews can be operated a plurality of times immediately after shifting to a time-saving state.

Further, the gaming machine according to the configuration of the fifth invention includes a first special winning port (first big winning port 14) and a second special winning port (second big winning port 15), The executing means performs a small winning game of opening the first special winning opening in a predetermined opening pattern when the result of the first success/failure determination is winning of a small winning, and further the first special winning opening. It is preferable to perform a jackpot game in which the second special prize winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern when a game ball having entered passes through a specific area.

Further, it is preferable that the condition for ending the second game state includes that the special symbols are displayed once in the second game state.

1 game board 11 first starting port 12 second starting port 13 gate 14 first big winning port 15 second big winning port 16 specific area 50 image display device 52 speaker 53 frame lamp 81a first special figure display 81b second special Figure display device 84 General figure reservation display 105 Special figure reservation storage unit 106 General figure reservation storage unit EZ Production pattern HA Reservation icon PY1 Pachinko machine

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a predetermined entrance,
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the ball entering the entrance;
Based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquiring means, a winning judgment means for judging whether or not winning is successful;
production means capable of executing a success/failure determination suggesting effect that suggests the result of the success/failure determination;
a storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
display means capable of displaying a specific display as the ball enters the entrance;
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The hit includes a first hit and a second hit different from the first hit,
The mode of the specific display includes a first mode and a special mode that suggests that the expectation of winning the winning is higher than the first mode,
The special mode suggests that the expectation of winning the first prize is higher than the expectation of winning the second prize , and corresponds to the first performance mode of the ready-to-win performance in the success judgment suggestion performance. a first special mode, and the first performance mode of the ready-to-win performance in the hit/fail judgment suggestion performance while suggesting that the expectation of winning the second win is higher than the expectation of winning the first win. There is a second special mode corresponding to a different second production mode ,
The specific display includes a first specific display corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means and a second specific display corresponding to the result of the suitability determination by the suitability determination means,
The display means is
At least one of the first specific display and the second specific display may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode in the suitability judgment suggestion performance.
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